NorthStar Academies - School Office Secretary/Attendance Clerk

NorthStar Academies in Kissimmee, FL is seeking a full time School Office Secretary/Attendance Clerk for Main Street High School!

About EdisonLearning and NorthStar Academies

NorthStar Academies (NSA) are public charter schools governed by the Governing Board of NorthStar Academies. The NSA board has entered into an agreement with EdisonLearning to manage the NSA Schools.

EdisonLearning brings together best practices in instruction, developed over three decades of supporting schools, with blended solutions designed by educators to meet students where they are and deliver the education they need and deserve. The company’s comprehensive content, resources and support include 150+ full eCourses in core and elective subjects, plus career and technical education and social-emotional learning; actionable learning analytics dashboards and blockchain-enabled micro-credentials; and instructional services teachers and advisors who provide personalized student support. The guiding purpose behind all of EdisonLearning’s work is to ensure equitable access and opportunity for each and every learner.

Our organization’s growth and success is due to the hundreds of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people – both academically and in character development. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that empowers every employee to take ownership for the growth and success of the company – making sure that the best ideas are always on the table, and that the students we serve always receive our best.

The EdisonLearning Schools Core Values

Wisdom; justice; courage; compassion; hope; respect; responsibility; integrity and resilience—provide the basis for our character and ethics curriculum and student management system that contribute to building a positive learning environment. Helping students develop into responsible citizens is an integral part of the EdisonLearning program.

Job Summary:

The School Office Secretary/Attendance Clerk serves as the focal point for communication by mail, telephone and in person as well as for maintaining a high degree of attendance accuracy and accountability. They manage the flow of information within the school and will be responsible for maintaining all school records. The School Office Secretary/Attendance Clerk provides administrative executive level special projects support, performs secondary office duties and manages the flow of attendance information within the school, as well as being tasked with maintaining all school attendance records. The School Office Secretary/Attendance Clerk must be flexible, personable, and able to communicate the school's mission and vision, and possess the same core values that are part of the school. This position will also provide administrative executive level special projects support and perform secondary office duties.

Essential Secretarial/Attendance Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a welcoming and efficient front office that emphasizes organization, professionalism, courtesy, flexibility, and teamwork;
• Responsible for recording, tracking, and following up with students and parents regarding attendance and all attendance initiatives;
• Support teachers in accurately entering and/or verifying daily student attendance in the school’s Student Information System. Use proper telephone etiquette and direct calls appropriately to school staff;
• Works closely and effectively with the Principal (and/or Assistant Principal, Dean of Academics) to implement attendance policies;
• Maintain the school’s Parent Control Log/Tracker to document all attendance contact efforts;
• Ensure that attendance emails are sent to parents or guardia