YHS Secretary - A-L House (194 Days)

Brief Description / Position Summary

Yorkville High School is seeking a highly organized, compassionate, and student-centered Student Support Secretary to serve as the primary administrative assistant to the A–L House. This 194-day position is much more than a traditional secretarial role—it is an opportunity to positively impact the daily experience of students, families, and staff while helping create a culture where every student feels known, supported, and valued.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and community members seeking assistance from the A–L House.
• Provides direct administrative support to the A–L House Dean, including calendar management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating daily priorities.
• Supports student attendance, discipline, restorative practices, and student accountability processes.
• Collaborates with counselors, social workers, administrators, teachers, and support staff to ensure students receive coordinated services.
• Maintains confidential student records and ensures the efficient operation of the A–L House.

Qualifications / Skills

• Operating standard office equipment and utilizing pertinent software applications.
• Planning and managing multiple projects.
• Developing and administering budgets.
• Developing effective working relationships.
• K-12 educational system.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Conflict resolution concepts.
• Pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws.
• Current and developing technology.
• Adobe Illustrator.
• Board policy, district, state, and federal regulations/laws.