School Secretary / Darlington High School

Description

School Secretary 190-day position
Salary: $22,920 base salary based on education and verified full-time experience
Location: Darlington High School
Available: 2026 - 2027 School Year
A negative TB test must be on file prior to starting work
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required
Computer Experience Required
Strong organizational skills required
Comfortable dealing with the public
Able to function in a fast-paced office environment

Requirements

• Able to handle matters and information in a confidential and professional manner
• Work independently
• Use diplomacy in dealing with students, parents, district staff, and the public
• Establish cooperative working relationships with district staff, students, parents, and the public
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, students, parents, and the public
• Organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, attend to detail, and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate initiative and follow-through of assignments during unsupervised times during the day
• Upgrade skills necessary to perform assigned tasks
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.

Skills / Effort

• Ability to handle matters and information in a confidential and professional manner
• Work independently
• Use diplomacy in dealing with students, parents, district staff, and the public
• Establish cooperative working relationships with district staff, students, parents, and the public
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, students, parents, and the public
• Organize, set priorities, meet deadlines, attend to detail, and follow through on a variety of assigned tasks
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate initiative and follow-through of assignments during unsupervised times during the day
• Upgrade skills necessary to perform assigned tasks
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.

Job Goal

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

Performance Responsibilities

• Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a productive and effective office
• Maintains such student records as shall be required
• Receives and routes all incoming calls
• Maintains a daily teacher attendance log and the concomitant records for substitute teachers
• Aids teachers in preparing instructional materials as requested
• Enters student discipline as needed
• Performs general office duties such as answering the telephone, greeting visitors, distribution of mail, copying, and maintenance of office machines
• Performs related work as assigned or required

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.

Notes

• CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
• Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline.
• An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.
• For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).