In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/212332

OFFICE ASSISTANT-ATTENDANCE - HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL

HOURS 37.5 hours/week

WORK PERIOD 179 work days (approximately August 26, 2024-June 12, 2025) School Year

SALARY $14.06 starting-increased rate available based on comparable exp. (Category III)

BEGINNING DATE on or about August 26, 2024

This position for Homestead High School must provide a wide variety of administrative support to the high school administrative offices, with the primary responsibility of managing student attendance data and perform other duties as assigned in the position description.

Position description and qualifications are listed below.

The Mequon-Thiensville School District is characterized by excellence in everything we do. The district is designed for those who demand excellence. The MTSD staff are driven to be successful in all aspects of their lives, they have high expectations of themselves and others. Employees in the MTSD don't just create an environment for students to learn, they ignite each students' potential. Our commitment to student success is inseparable from our commitment to diversity and equity. We embrace a growth mindset and understanding there is no limit to learning. We connect with our students on a personal level, understanding who they are and what drives them to succeed. We value the diversity of the people in our school community and their ideas in order to prepare each child for a life of infinite possibilities.

The Mequon-Thiensville School District is a PK-12 district located along the coast of Lake Michigan in a northern suburb of Milwaukee that serves more than 3,500 students. Working in the Mequon-Thiensville School District means you are part of a team of educational professionals that ensures each student has the necessary tools to create their own personal path to success.

We invite you to apply for this position at Homestead High School.

Required Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Word processing skills

· Familiarity with computer databases

Preferred Education and Experience:

· Experience working in a K-12 school environment

· Experience working with Infinite Campus

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and access to automobile

· Effective written and oral communications skills and ability to work well with others

· Dependable and conscientious with strong work ethic

· Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle urgent and unexpected situations

· Demonstrates organizational skills required to effectively and accurately complete assigned work load

Physical requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular basis

· Moderate dexterity in operating machinery, tools or office equipment

· Normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities

Reports to:

· High School Principal or his/her designee

Essential Functions:

· Supervises student, parent, and visitor check-in through the Attendance Office

· Records student absences for grades 10 and 12.

· Confers with parents and students regarding daily absences through emails and phone messages

· Main school operator/receptionist

· Maintain student attendance records (i.e. medical excuses and planned absence forms)

· Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Other duties:

· Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Terms of Employment:

· Nine/Ten month year

· Educational Support Professionals classification

· Salary to be established by the Board of Education

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of School Board Policy on evaluation of employees

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to, race, color, age, sex, creed or religion, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, membership in the national guard, State defense or reserves, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. This policy prohibits any form of discrimination as defined by State or Federal law including, not limited to, Title II, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.06 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person