Main Office Secretary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree, preference may be given to applicants with college education
• Previous secretarial experience as determined by the Board
• Knowledge of word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and reports
• High level of competence in typing, filing, and general computer knowledge
• Knowledge of automated office equipment and efficient office procedures
• Good telephone skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Work well with students, staff, and the public
• Work well under pressure and deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
  
  

Primary Responsibility To

Building Principal

Job Summary

To assist the building principal in the efficient operation of the school so a maximum positive impact can be made on the education of secondary school students. To carry out all secretarial and clerical duties necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the office.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Interacting with Students and the Public

• Receive and route incoming calls and correspondence
• Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, and handle follow up activities as necessary
• Assist, log in, and direct visitors to the school
• Select, train, and oversee student office aides
• In the absence of a school nurse, administer medications to students according to school policy
• Supervise students in emergency situations, attend to ill or hurt students, and administer basic first aid in the absence of a school nurse, and contact parents as instructed
• Arrange administrator meetings and assist with follow up
• Assist with communication and correspondence
• Assist with making daily announcements as needed
• Provide clerical support to staff
• Maintain critical documentation (i.e. Emergency Drills)
• Support student recognition and communication programs
• Assist the building administrators to schedule parent-teacher conferences
  
  

Records and Reports

• Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records for various reports and forward to the district clerk as needed
• Run daily tardy reports and mail attendance letters home when necessary (Attendance Secretary)
• Prepare quarterly state attendance reports
• Send student records as requested by schools and promptly request newly enrolled student records from other schools
• Be responsible for maintaining accurate teacher and student accounts, including receipting, counting, and depositing all money received
• Maintain records on all accidents, incidents, fire drill, and suspension notices, forwarding copies to the district office
• Prepare such documents as reports, staff duty rosters, correspondence, handbooks, letters, student records, memos, and monthly statements
• Maintain employee records, such as absences, and submit to the district office monthly
• Prepare a monthly substitute teacher report for the payroll department of the district Office
• Assemble and maintain reports and information in an acceptable manner, providing ready access for the building principal and the district office, including the individual school's banking and checking accounts
  
  

Miscellaneous Office Tasks

• Maintain a well organized, up-to-date filing system
• Operate equipment, such as computers, copiers, intercom systems, calculators, laminators, telephone systems, and scanners
• Process forms and paperwork submitted by parents, students, staff
• Assist in processing incoming supplies and equipment, checking original purchase orders
• Distribute and inventory supplies as needed
  
  

Other

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional material as requested within the allowable time frame as set forth by the building principal
• Assume the duties of the attendance secretary when the attendance secretary is absent
• Exercise administrative authority and perform such tasks as may be delegated by the principal
• Make necessary administrative decisions in the absence of the building administrators
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at inservices or trainings
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Benefits

District benefit package for full time employees working 20 hours per week:

• Medical/vision/dental insurance
• $30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
• Personal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable)
• Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year
  
  

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal in conformance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C.

• 33-512 Governance of Schools I.C.
• 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance