Full-Time School Secretary-Elementary

About the role

To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office so that the maximum positive impact on the education of students can be realized.

Responsibilities

• Prompt, friendly, courteous and accurate service to administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and visitors.
• Use appropriate office terminology, business mathematics, and English in communication and finance responsibilities.
• Keep staff and student attendance records and report them accurately to the Central Office.
• Type accurately and efficiently letters, statistical tabulations and data, form letters, memoranda, purchase orders, reports, grant applications, and other narrative materials.
• Respond promptly and courteously to requests made in person or by telephone.
• File promptly and accurately a variety of materials according to prescribed procedures.
• Assist teachers promptly and courteously in obtaining needed resources.
• Assist students and parents promptly and courteously with registration, applications, forms, and procedures.
• Maintain a helpful, pleasant, and professional attitude at all times.
• Assist with the processing and distribution of report cards and interim reports.
• Provide accurate information regarding preparation of grades, promotion, retention, and assessment to teachers.
• Promptly and accurately enter into the computerized student information system (grades, discipline, change of address or telephone, etc.).
• Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as determined by the building administrators.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High school diploma with post high school related course work preferred.