Secretary

Position Summary To provide clerical, secretarial and administrative assistance to school administrators regarding school functions and procedures, while supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees. Essential Tasks And Responsibilities Support, guide, lead, train and coordinate work of school clerical employees for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functionsCompose documents and paperwork for building administrator or other school administrators as neededAssist in planning and scheduling school events and activitiesMaintain calendar of school and student events for the purpose of coordinating and scheduling events such as orientation, open house, field trips, sporting events, assemblies, conferences, etc. under the supervision of the building administratorMaintain documents, files and recordsMaintain inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availabilityAssist visitors to the office, including students, parents, substitutes teachers and othersAnswer telephone calls and provide information and assistance to callersSchedule appointments with students, parents and teaching staff or others as requestedEvaluate situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolutionRespond to inquiries from students, parents and employees, providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing directionServe as the liaison with outside organizations for the purpose of coordinating the scheduling of deliveries, activities, etc.Adhere to all District policiesPerform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of office management proceduresAbility to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral formAbility to understand, apply and use computers and software applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, electronic mail)Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized proceduresAbility to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and othersAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of workAbility to organize an efficient officePossess strong organizational and time management skills Qualifications Office experience preferredSuccessful completion of all background checks Contract Days: 250 Salary: Office/Clerical Salary Schedule