What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary position at Somerton Middle School?
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Somerton Middle School TYPE: Classified
STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY LEVEL: ($15.45, 10 month position, Full Benefit Package) WORK CALENDAR: 213 DAYS, 8 hours per day START DATE: July 2026
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provides administrative support for a school and School Principal within the Somerton School District No. 11.
Specific Duties/Tasks Include:
- Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors.
- Takes messages for teachers and staff.
- Manages all student activities
- Manages school and District deposits
- Assists visitors by answering questions or providing information regarding school and District policies and procedures.
- Types and translates documents for Principals and Teachers.
- Coordinates distribution of materials to teachers as needed.
- Registers students as needed.
- Schedules classes.
- Assists parents with questions regarding schedule and classes.
- Inputs, updates and maintains student information in computer system.
- Maintains account records for student activities.
- Counts, records and deposits money.
- Assists administrators, coaches, and other school secretaries.
- Schedules meetings for Principal as required and performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
- Knowledge of District and school policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of reception and telephone etiquette and techniques.
- Knowledge of general clerical and record-keeping techniques.
- Knowledge of standard office practices, principles and methods.
- Skill in the use of a personal computer and related software.
- Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in following oral and written instructions.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed in an indoor environment.
- Work requires frequent standing, walking, and sitting.
- Some positions may require bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) year administrative support experience preferred
- Experience working in a school setting preferred
- Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) required at the time of hiring
Salary : $15