School Secretary - (2026-2027) Field

About the role

Under general supervision, performs clerical and secretarial support for an MPS elementary or middle school site; provides information and assistance to MPS staff, students and clients; resolves operational issues, using knowledge of the operations and policies of MPS.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and standard secretarial support for the School Principal; performs administrative support duties for assigned school site within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality standards; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Exercises initiative in performing work assignments; applies judgment and knowledge of the operations of the school to resolve problems and make work process decisions; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Provides customer service, information and assistance to MPS staff, students, parents, visitors and others having business with MPS; coordinates communication at school site; explains MPS rules, policies and procedures; works independently, and makes appropriate decisions based on experience.
• Performs bookkeeping and accounting functions; collects special fees and payments.
• Collects data and reports information; maintains accounts for budget, grant funds, purchasing, payroll, timekeeping, transportation, enrollment, attendance, registration, and records requests.
• Monitors school security system, locks and unlocks doors, and manages key controls.
• Maintains computer database and files; enters data; researches electronic and paper files, records, and documents; reviews and updates statistical information, reports and technical documents; collects and compiles statistical data; develops and creates technical and operational reports.
• Accesses MPS files, and locates information for clients, staff, local agencies and others as authorized.
• Completes and coordinates special projects and research functions.
• Prepares, compiles and distributes school calendar, information packets and other communications.
• Keeps daily attendance records for staff, and records of overtime and compensation time; assists with managing timekeeping records and payroll reporting; secures substitutes to cover classrooms.
• May coordinate, prioritize, cross-train and review work of clerical and support staff.
• Orders, receives and distributes supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Minimum qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND three (3) years of office administration experience in a public school district; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

Knowledge

• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Specialized MPS and state agency software applications and network operating environments.
• Customer service principles, protocols and methods.
• Local community resources and community services programs.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Professional standards for business correspondence, writing, spelling and grammar.
• Office practices and procedures.
• Business and personal computers, including spreadsheet, word processing, and database software applications.

Skills

• Operating business computers with standard and specialized software applications.
• Researching computer databases, and compiling information for reports and special projects.
• Meeting critical time deadlines.
• Entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
• Making mathematic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Physical demands and working environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retirement plan

FTE: 1.0 (full-time equivalency) | Union: AFSCME | Salary range: $23.96 - $32.34 per hour