School Secretary

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00Job DescriptionThe School Secretary performsclerical tasks related to office operations at a schooland supports the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees.Knowledge ofEnglish oral, written and communication skills.Telephone etiquette and business proceduresModern office practices, procedures and equipmentOperation of a computer and assigned software programsSpoken Spanish preferredResponsibilities & DutiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:Exercise independent judgment and initiative and carry out job functions with or without direct supervision or instructionWork effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines and manage a number of different task concurrentlyWork with accuracy and attention to detailsMaintain privacy of confidential records, correspondence and/or filesCommunicate effectively in writing, orally, and with other to understand and convey information, in a manner consistent with job functionsPerform general office duties such as answering telephone inquiries, filing, and mailPerform other duties as assignedOperate a central telephone system, receiving and transferring a large volume of incoming calls.Greet visitors and callers and refer visitors to appropriate parties.Collect and provide information to the public on various departmental procedures, events and activities.Receive, sign for, and inform recipients of package deliveries.Maintain a telephone directoryEnsure adequate coverage of the reception desk during business hours.Maintain simple records.Perform a wide variety of clerical duties as assigned.Operate and maintain office and computer equipment.Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.Ability toOperate a telephone systemPerform basic clerical dutiesMultitaskProvide information to callers and visitorsType at a net corrected speed of 45 words per minuteUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsDeal with stressful situations in a calm and professional mannerDevelop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of workCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingOperate a variety of office equipmentUtilize interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesyPhysical RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Regularly required to sit, stand, twist, turn, bend, walk, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.Regularly required to possess dexterity of hand and fingers, kneel, bend at the waist, sit on the floor, climb stairs, and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lift light objects.Regularly required to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Ability to read printed matter and computer screensQualificationsExperience:One year of clerical experienceWorking with general publicK-8 school office or registrar experience preferredEducation:Completion of high school or equivalentFLSA Status:Part TimeNon-exemptWork Calendar:10.5 month school year calendarSchedule:M - F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Wednesdays might differ*Reports to:Office Manager

Salary : $19 - $20