Secretary- Building/Department (2026-2027) District Wide

HAZELWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Hazelwood School District is a diverse school district in suburban St. Louis, Missouri, and is the second-largest district in St. Louis County.  Faculty and staff educate students in the district’s 19 elementary schools, six middle schools, three high schools, early childhood education programs, gifted programs, and Opportunity Center (alternative learning). In a culture of high expectations and excellence, our students will become lifelong learners equipped with 21st Century skills for success as global citizens. 

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POSITION TITLE: Building/Department/Grade Level Secretary/Registrar

REPORTS TO: School Principal or Associate Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a wide variety of secretarial, clerical, and administrative duties while responding to the needs of students, parents, and school personnel. Provides essential front-office support to ensure efficient school operations. Positions may be 10.5-, 11-, or 12-month assignments.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions

• Perform major clerical duties including typing correspondence, preparing reports, screening phone calls, greeting visitors, and coordinating meetings.

• Respond to inquiries and provide information and assistance to students, parents, staff, and the public.

• Register new students, including collecting required documentation, entering data into the student information system, and ensuring compliance with district and state requirements.

• Gather, track, and enter data needed to prepare and submit reports.

• Perform financial-related tasks such as assisting with budgets, payroll, billing, collections, deposits, and maintaining financial records.

• Develop and maintain schedules; coordinate logistics and provide administrative support for meetings and special events.

• Initiate and process purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

• Utilize technology systems to support daily operations, including student information systems and communication platforms.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

• Assist other administrators or designated staff during absences or with special projects.

PHYSICAL / VISUAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting, walking, standing, speaking, hearing, and occasional stooping or crouching to access files.

• Requires clear vision at close range (20 inches or less) and distance (20 feet or more).

• Involves minimal physical effort, including lifting light items (1–5 lbs.) regularly and occasional lifting of up to 60 lbs. with assistance.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of administrative and secretarial practices, accounting procedures, and general office operations.

• Ability to operate office equipment and software, including systems requiring intermediate to advanced technical skills.

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma plus additional specialized training.

Experience:

• 1 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and mathematical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

• Working knowledge of Zoom, Adobe, multi-line phone systems, and Infinite Campus (or similar student information systems).

EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal computer and related software

• Multi-line phone system

• Copier, scanner, and fax machine

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

• None required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodation are appropriate. All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to Essential Job Functions unless marked with an asterisk which denotes linkage only to marginal function(s)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised October 2026

Salary : $17 - $29