SECRETARY- 10 MONTH

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: High School transcript or equivalent.
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.: Ability to exercise independent judgment in all aspects of the position and to deal with changing priorities. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with parents and school system employees. Manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in stressful situations. Extensive oral and written communication skills necessary. Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent’s and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles and practices; business telephone etiquette; standard office machines; basic computer applications; and office methods and practices.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the job are job related software. Considerable knowledge of computer skills including charts, spreadsheets, complex word processing and templates.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving light work-related supplies/equipment, frequent stooping kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Duties require using a computer keyboard and monitor, standing, reaching, bending, crouching and/or kneeling.

Experience

• Previous office procedures in a school setting is desirable, but not required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• High school transcript or GED
• Must possess good typing, bookkeeping, spelling and grammar skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Be self-motivated, able to work on several projects concurrently.
• Able to follow instructions and follow through on assignments given by several staff members.
• Able to protect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students, staff and program matters as appropriate.
• Able to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Able to react resourcefully to varying conditions.
• Courteous attitude, even disposition, patience and knowledge of telephone etiquette.
• Good computer and organizational skills, knowledge of office machines and equipment.
• Able to work independently.