Secretarial Position Attendance Secretary

Job Description:

VACANCY NOTICE

2026 - 2027 School Year

July 17, 2026

Branford High School

Attendance Secretary

Title: Attendance Secretary

Work Year: 10-Month

Department: Branford High School

FLSA Status: Represented, Non-Exempt

Reports To: BHS Business Supervisor

Salary Range: Level 3

Hourly Rate: $25.44 - $27.14Position Overview:

The Attendance Secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely student attendance records and ensuring student safety through daily monitoring and follow-up. This position performs responsible clerical and data entry functions, communicates regularly with students, families, and staff, and provides attendance-related reports to administrators and faculty. The Attendance Secretary works independently within established policies and procedures to support school operations and promote student accountability and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Attendance Monitoring and Reporting

• Collect, assemble, and verify daily attendance information from teachers and staff via District software systems.
• Record parent/guardian call-ins, emails, and communications regarding absences and tardiness.
• Identify students not accounted for and conduct follow-up calls to homes or classroom visits as needed.
• Enter finalized attendance data into the student information system and distribute daily reports to staff and administrators.
• Complete and supply data for required state reports, as needed.
• Coordinate attendance data with the administrative team or their designee to generate periodic and timely administrative reports.

Student Safety and Follow-Up

• Monitor student attendance throughout the school day, including sign-in/out logs, field trip records, and nurse visits.
• Confirm early dismissals with parents or guardians.
• Make end-of-day follow-up calls regarding unexcused absences.
• Track and document unexcused absences, cuts, and tardiness, and notify administrators, teachers, and counselors as appropriate.
• Determine validity of absences and tardiness in accordance with school policy.

Communication and Policy Support

• Interact daily with students, parents, and teachers to ensure accurate attendance reporting and student safety.
• Inform families and students of school attendance policies for unexcused absences or tardiness.
• Provide input regarding attendance procedures and related policy improvements based on experience.
• Monitor and support the implementation of Board of Education policies and school guidelines regarding cell phone and personal electronic devices.

Operational and Administrative Support

• Input and track field trips and off-campus activities for safety and attendance purposes.
• Organize and maintain office files, including confidential records.
• Provide clerical support to office staff as needed.
• Assist with end-of-year activities, including perfect attendance reports and support for graduation and awards ceremonies.
• Participate in training to enhance technology and data management skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the BHS Business Supervisor or designee.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Associates degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience, preferably in a school environment.
• Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices, financial recordkeeping, and accounting procedures.
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Start Date: August 2026

Open Until: July 31, 2026

Interested candidates must complete the application online at

www.branfordschools.org

(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)

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