Banning Lewis Academy - Athletic and Attendance Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

About the Team

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly-qualified Athletic and Attendance Secretary in Colorado Springs, CO. The Athletic and Attendance Secretary at Banning Lewis Prep Academy is responsible for managing all aspects of student attendance and providing comprehensive administrative support for the athletic program. This dual-role position requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively, and a commitment to ensuring accurate attendance records and smooth athletic department operations.

Banning Lewis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006. At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Attendance Management :

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all student attendance matters and facilitates delegation of attendance work of the receptionist.
• Accurately record daily attendance, tardies, check-ins, and check-outs in the student information system.
• Monitor attendance data, identify trends, and communicate concerns to administration and families.
• Send daily attendance notifications to parents / guardians as required by school policy.
• Prepare and submit attendance reports for administration, district officials, and state reporting requirements.
• Communicate with families regarding attendance policies, truancy concerns, and excused / unexcused absences.
• Coordinate with teachers and administrators regarding attendance discrepancies and follow-up procedures.

Athletic Program Support :

Qualifications :

Skills and Competencies :

Physical Requirements :

Work Environment :

May require occasional evening or weekend hours for athletic events or special functions.

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation and Benefits :

The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $20.00 / hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

We offer the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually. All eligible employees will participate in Colorado's Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program, in accordance with state law.

Paid Time Off : The amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) employees accrue is determined by both their position and the length of their employment term. Employees could accrue up to 10 days of paid time off for 10-month roles, 11 days of paid time off for 11-month roles and 15 days of paid time off for 12-month roles.

We offer several plans to choose from, with a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. We offer plans with set co-pays for certain medical services, as well as a high deductible plan with set co-insurance levels after deductibles have been met. All plans offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage. We also offer flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Application Instructions :

The deadline for applying for this position is October 31, 2025. Visit our careers page at https : / / blracademy.org / careers / to apply.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Banning Lewis Academy and ACCEL Schools are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and / or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.