10 Month - Ellington High School
7 hours ago
Job description
- Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant - 10-Months - Date Posted:
2/17/2026 - Location:
Ellington High School - Date Available:
02/23/2026 - Closing Date:
Until Filled Answer and direct incoming phone calls and greet visitors at the main office.
Monitor, respond to, and manage main office and attendance voicemail messages.
Manage and respond to messages in the EHS Attendance email inbox.
Sign in late students, issue passes, and record attendance updates.
Enter and track attendance reported by parents.
Review and reconcile student attendance sign-in logs throughout the day.
Review teacher-submitted attendance by block to ensure accuracy.
Coordinate student dismissals. ? Schedule and manage automated attendance calls (Robocalls).
Generate and distribute attendance letters. ? Receive, enter, and file doctor's notes and other attendance-related documentation.
Assist with attendance referral reports
Assist with Credit Appeals processing at the end of each semester.
Enter fees and payments in the student information system
Main point of contact for bussing
Utilize the CIAC website for scheduling, eligibility verification, and roster input.
Coordinate appointments and schedule meetings for the Director of Athletics
Manage athletic scheduling, including game/practice calendars, postponements, and rescheduling.
Maintain student-athlete records, including participation, awards, and eligibility documentation.
Maintain an inventory of equipment and uniforms.
Coordinate with security for athletic event coverage and manage key distribution/collection.
Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in the Ellington Public Schools and enhances learning.
Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.
Carry out work responsibilities with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.
Develop and enhance job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
A Bachelor's degree in public or business administration will be given added consideration. The Board reserves the right to consider a combination of education and experience that it, in its sole discretion, considers substantially equivalent to education alone.
Successful experience in an office environment for a minimum of two years is preferred, ideally within a school setting.
Possess excellent computer skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and G Suite (Google).
Knowledge of Infinite Campus is a plus.
Ellington Public Schools As a district, Ellington is committed to advancing student achievement through positive school culture and climate, outstanding teaching and leadership, a strong, standards-based curriculum, and effective assessment practices. This commitment extends to providing the most effective and efficient non-instructional personnel to appropriately support the educational program. Our district population continues to grow and to become diverse, as we welcome students speaking more than 17 different languages and actively participating in the Open Choice program.
Vision Ellington students will be prepared to enter a rapidly changing and complex world with strong academic skills, breadth of knowledge, depth of understanding, commitment to others, and the attitudes necessary to become productive, contributing citizens.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Wellness and the High School Principal, the Attendance & Athletics Administrative Assistant is essential for the smooth daily operations of the high school. This position demands a passion for the work, critical thinking skills, and a strong commitment to detail. The Assistant will be a key collaborator, interacting regularly with Ellington Public Schools employees and the wider community, and is expected to deliver excellent customer service to both internally and externally.
Duties and Responsibilities
Requirements
Qualifications
Compensation: This position is part of the Ellington Educational Support Staff. Compensation and benefits are set per contract, under Classification C: Administrative Assistant II. This is a 10 month, 7.5 hour per day position.