What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Secretary II, 10.5 mos/school year position at Davenport CSD?
PROFESSIONAL SECRETARY II, 10.5 MOS/SCHOOL YEAR
START DATE: 7/2/26 (start of 2026-27 school year calendar for 10.5 mo secretaries)
HOURS: 8.0 HRS/DAY
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (hours however may change as they are set by building to meet their needs)
Current secretaries use the internal bidding process to apply.
All other current district employees (not a secretary), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.
Entry Wage 2026-27, $19.64/hr: Current secretaries with seniority please refer to the Wage Sections of the secretary contract.
INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN THRU 5/18/26 @ 4:00 PM
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (will hire externally if no internal bidder): OPEN until position is filled
- Hours may change - set by building to meet their needs
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
- Maintain a calm, welcoming, professional office environment
- Maintain confidentiality in all situations working with students, staff and parents.
- Maintain Infinite Campus system for the purpose of student management - Register students, update records, assist with monitoring student attendance, and collect and enter service fees.
- Utilize PC computer to create documents for building, parent letters and staff (word processing, Excel programs and Google Suite).
- Maintain Cumulative Folders on Infinite Campus and use of DocuShare scanning process.
- Request school records for in-coming students and process out records for students leaving.
- Bookkeeping/Accounting: Use of In-Touch and Business Plus systems
- Use of AESOP for guest teachers, including securing guest teachers.
- Document student office referral calls.
- Maintain all building personnel attendance records.
- Responsible for staff payroll information and processing including Time Clock.
- Order all building supplies, curriculum materials, and catalog orders.
- Submit and process building C forms, invoices, and direct payments for the building.
- Answer phone and accurately record and give messages.
- Submit work orders for repairs for any office machines and equipment.
- Direct office para-educator staff.
- Create and distribute monthly school newsletter sent home to families.
- Assist the nurse as needed including dispensing medications.
- Other duties as assigned by principal.
- Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and families to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
- Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
- Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for behavior, academics and SEBH.
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)
- Ability to routinely lift/carry office supplies and printed materials weighing up to 25 lbs - occasionally lifting 50 pounds
- Ability to withstand weather for outside activities. Ability to bend squat and kneel
- Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone.
- Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person and/or on the telephone.
- Ability to operate computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, and other office equipment with dexterity and in a safe and efficient manner.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
- Must have High School diploma or GED equivalency.
- Ability to work well under pressure, establish priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining a calm demeanor during stressful situations!
- Attentive to detail and accuracy; good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative in identifying tasks to be accomplished.
- Experience with diverse populations.
- Skilled in use of IC, DocuShare, In-Touch, Business Plus, AESOP, Time Clock, Raptor, and Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Have training or become trained in dispensing medication.
Salary : $20