Banning Lewis Academy - Front Desk Secretary/Attendance Clerk

About the Team 

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly-qualified Front Desk Secretary/Attendance Clerk at Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.  

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 

• Greet parents, students, staff, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner and provide assistance or direct them to the appropriate personnel or department. 
• Ensure all visitors sign in and comply with school safety and security protocols. 
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls courteously; take accurate messages and ensure timely follow-up. 
• Provide general information regarding school programs, events, procedures, and services. 
• Serve as point of contact for student attendance matters and delegate attendance-related tasks to the receptionist as needed. 
• Accurately record daily attendance, tardies, check-ins, and check-outs in the student information system. 
• Monitor attendance data, identify trends or concerns, and communicate findings to administration and families. 
• Send daily attendance notifications to parents or guardians in accordance with school policy. 
• Prepare and submit required attendance reports for administration, district officials, and state reporting. 
• Communicate with families regarding attendance policies, truancy concerns, and excused or unexcused absences. 
• Coordinate with teachers and administrators to resolve attendance discrepancies and support follow-up procedures. 
• Assist with documenting student absences and processing early dismissals. 
• Coordinate appointments and meetings for administrators, counselors, teachers, and families. 
• Assist in organizing and managing school events, including parent-teacher conferences and scheduled activities. 
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, and organizing documents. 
• Maintain office supplies and inventory, placing orders as needed. 
• Prepare and distribute newsletters, flyers, and other communications to families and staff. 
• Support daily office operations to ensure an efficient and professional front office environment. 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred). 
• Prior secretarial or administrative experience in a school setting strongly preferred. 
• Experience with student information systems (e.g., Power School) and strong data-entry skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and accuracy in recordkeeping. 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and events efficiently. 
• Data Accuracy: High attention to detail in maintaining  
• Communication: Clear and professional interaction with students, families, staff, and community members. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, attendance concerns, and logistical issues. 
• Customer Service: Commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all stakeholders. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., athletic equipment or event materials). 
• Ability to move around campus as needed for attendance-related duties.

Work Environment: 

• School office setting with frequent interaction with students, parents, staff, and coaches. 

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 December 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.