School Secretary / Darlington Middle School

Description

School Secretary 240-day position
Salary: $28,952 base salary (based on education and verified full-time experience)
Location: Darlington Middle School
Available: Immediately
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
• Ability to 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 co-workers, 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
• Follow directions of principal/supervisor
• 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.

Knowledge

• Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in both oral and written communications
• Working knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations
• General knowledge of technology, including modern office equipment such as copiers and computers

Skills / Effort

• Ability to handle matters and information in a confidential and professional manner
• Ability to 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 co-workers, 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
• Follow directions of principal/supervisor
• Demonstrate initiative and follow-through of assignments during unsupervised times during the day
• Upgrade skills necessary to perform assigned tasks

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.

Requirements

• A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system in order to be considered for this position.
• ALL of the following requirements must be submitted:
• Online Classified Employment Application
• Reference section requires contact information for three (3) references; reference forms will be emailed directly to the references listed.
• Copy of high school diploma or transcript

Closing Date

UNTIL FILLED

Note

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).

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.