Yerington High School Secretary 2026/27

Range: $20.67–$29.81 hourly with employee/employer retirement, or $17.47–$25.18 hourly with employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience. Pay Grade 24 on the Classified Wage Structure (10 or 11-month schedule depending on assignment). FLSA status: non-exempt.

About the role

Under the direction of the Principal or their designee, ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the school’s secretarial and clerical needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and administrative duties of the school office
• Acts as receptionist in answering phones and greeting visitors
• Interprets school and District policies and procedures to students, staff, and the public or directs inquiries to the appropriate individual or department
• Screens visitors entering school campus
• Creates, organizes, and maintains student files and school records
• Verifies student grades, updates cumulative folders, and prints report cards and/or transcripts
• Enrolls and withdraws students and keeps written and electronic logs (Master Register) of all transactions
• Performs minor first aid when the school nurse is out or unavailable
• Supervises students that have been removed from class and are detained in the office
• Records and verifies daily student attendance
• Completes and files State Monthly Attendance Reports
• Prepares weekly bank deposits for student accounts
• Maintains and updates student database records, and produces reports as necessary
• Maintains and keeps legal alerts
• Sorts and distributes regular mail, District correspondence, and student notices
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by the site administrator

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience working in a classroom environment preferred but not required.

Skills

Knowledge of:

• District policies and administrative guidelines
• Scheduling and basic employee payroll procedures
• Grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and simple mathematical computations
• Office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and specialized software (e.g., PowerSchool and AS400)

Ability to:

• Use good judgment in applying established guidelines to solve work problems
• Work independently in completing assigned tasks and maintaining standard correspondence, files, and reports
• Deal courteously with the public and obtain the information necessary to assist them
• Work and communicate effectively with all people contacted in the work environment
• Understand and carry out moderately complex written and oral instructions

Physical and mental demands

• Cognitive ability and dexterity to operate office equipment for long periods of time
• Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods
• Dexterity and coordination to handle periodic lifting and moving of boxes
• Reaching for items above and below waist level
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability

Work environment

• Climate-controlled office setting with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate cold/heat
• Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud for occasional to frequent time periods
• Hazards include furniture, office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals and fumes, and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities
• Vision requirements: frequent near acuity, occasional far acuity; ability to read printed materials, VDT screens, and other monitoring devices

Pay

Range: $20.67–$29.81 hourly with employee/employer retirement, or $17.47–$25.18 hourly with employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience.

Schedule

10 or 11-month schedule depending on assignment.