What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary position at Chesterfield County Public Schools?
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General Description
This is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Provides secretarial support to the office. Performs a variety of moderately complex work within established procedures and standard practices. Work is under general supervision and requires extensive coordination with others. Requires handling of sensitive information and dealing tactfully with the public. Contacts are made within and outside the organization and requires dealing tactfully and confidently with individuals on sensitive issues. Accuracy and exercise of sound judgment is required.
Job Description
Essential Job Functions:
N/A
Report Preparation
Data collection and report preparation under supervision
Equipment Operation
Reprographic, telephone switchboard, fax, computer and general office equipment
Contacts
Contacts are made within and outside the organization and requires dealing tactfully and confidently with individuals on sensitive issues.
Work Direction
N/A
Supervision
N/A
Decision Making
Moderate level of independent decision-making.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities
N/A
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; handle paper files, records, computer and equipment controls; talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop and kneel. Some light lifting may be required.
Work Environment
The employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of office practices and procedures; the school or department's programs; business English and mathematics. Working skill in typing, operating personal computers, word-processing equipment or other automated office systems. Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of secretarial duties for one or more professionals; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise judgment and work with all levels of the school or department.
Additional Job Requirements
Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
$33,707.24 - $57,320.23
Hours Per Day
8
Days Per Year
237
Benefits
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
General Description
This is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Provides secretarial support to the office. Performs a variety of moderately complex work within established procedures and standard practices. Work is under general supervision and requires extensive coordination with others. Requires handling of sensitive information and dealing tactfully with the public. Contacts are made within and outside the organization and requires dealing tactfully and confidently with individuals on sensitive issues. Accuracy and exercise of sound judgment is required.
Job Description
Essential Job Functions:
- Schools:
- Responsible for all student registration processes, maintaining Synergy, requesting/sending student records, register students, withdraw students, etc.
- Responsible for Grade Quick processes, report cards, scheduling.
- Responsible for Data Steward processes.
- Maintains cumulative and confidential records for all students.
- Screens visitors, telephone calls and incoming mail; personally answering inquiries which in the employee's judgment do not require the supervisor's attention.
- Types, assembles and disseminates reports, handbooks, correspondence, etc.
- Acts as an information specialist regarding a variety of matters related to operations and policies.
- Maintains good rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepares reports and furnishes information requested from within and outside the organization.
- Performs clerical and routine work required to ensure the efficient operation of the office.
- May serve as backup for Time and Attendance and Bookkeeper.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
N/A
Report Preparation
Data collection and report preparation under supervision
Equipment Operation
Reprographic, telephone switchboard, fax, computer and general office equipment
Contacts
Contacts are made within and outside the organization and requires dealing tactfully and confidently with individuals on sensitive issues.
Work Direction
N/A
Supervision
N/A
Decision Making
Moderate level of independent decision-making.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities
N/A
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; handle paper files, records, computer and equipment controls; talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop and kneel. Some light lifting may be required.
Work Environment
The employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of office practices and procedures; the school or department's programs; business English and mathematics. Working skill in typing, operating personal computers, word-processing equipment or other automated office systems. Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of secretarial duties for one or more professionals; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise judgment and work with all levels of the school or department.
Additional Job Requirements
Education, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
$33,707.24 - $57,320.23
Hours Per Day
8
Days Per Year
237
Benefits
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
Salary : $33,707 - $57,320