OSSTF-ESSP ATTENDANCE SECRETARY PERMANENT POSITION Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

Our vision is to engage , inspire , innovate , because we are always learning .

We are accepting applications for the following 1.0 FTE permanent Attendance Secretary at Mitchell District High School and a 1.0 FTE Attendance Secretary at South Huron District High School.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, 10 months per year

Compensation Package Details Rate of Pay: $25.00-$27.78 per hour plus 4% vacation pay as outlined in the OSSTF-ESSP Collective Agreement as of September 1, 2025.

Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the

Health & Dental Benefits

• Benefits are provided through Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP)
• Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability coverage plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Through TELUS Which Includes

• 24/7 confidential support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities which may vary depending on school office staffing levels and school practices and procedures:

• Attendance Records - Collect and electronically input attendance data each day and review and verify daily attendance deviation reports.
• Providing assistance to teachers with regards to electronic attendance data collection processes.
• Provide School Administration with daily/weekly absence reports.
• In consultation with School Administration, review consecutive absence reports, maintain consecutive absence binder and edit/maintain appropriate Ministry required consecutive absence attendance tracking.
• Assisting Administration in contacting parents/guardians and performing safe arrival telephone calls regarding student absences in accordance with Board Standard Operating procedure; may include issuing detention slips within set guidelines.
• Public relations - answer the main office telephone and meet and appropriately direct visitors; relay information to/from school/staff to parent/guardian/student; respond appropriately to general questions from the public, community agencies, other schools, Board office, including re-directing the questions and responding appropriately to confidential requests (i.e. custody arrangements).
• Filing, copying, faxing, date-entry, processing standard correspondence such as suspension letters.
• Providing support and performing related duties such as assisting in assigning, tracking and coordinating data related to lockers, textbooks, team uniforms, etc., assisting with various tasks related to school events (e.g. parents' night, commencement, awards night, etc.).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Specifications And Requirements

• One year college diploma in office administration plus up to six months related experience; or a combination of experience, education and training that is considered equivalent;
• Proven computer literacy skills, specifically in MS Office and Aspen;
• Proficient and accurate keyboarding skills in excess of 80 wpm;
• The capacity to work independently, problem-solve and multi-task in a busy environment; and,
• Proven professional, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and a high degree of confidentiality

Note

• A criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.

Why Join AMDSB?

• We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments.
• Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers.
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation package, which is outlined above

Join our team today! Apply today! Interested applicants are requested to apply through.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process. Dr. Graham Shantz, Director of Education