Receptionist / Secretary I

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND

A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

North Slope Borough School District
Vacancy Information

Location/Site: Eben Hopson Middle School – Utqiagvik, Alaska

Posted Date: 12/05/2023 Closing Date: Until Filled
This position may be required to complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.

Job Description Information
Position: Secretary I
Reports to: Principal Supervisory: No
Classification: Classified Safety Sensitive: No
Range: 13 Grade Minimum:
Work Year: School Term FLSA Exempt:

$21.80/ Hourly

No

Revised 01/05
Summary or Purpose
Provide office and clerical support to assist with the efficient operation of the department.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or
abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Graduate from high school or general education degree.
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
Language Skills:
Communicate (speak, read, and write) effectively in the English language.

Write routine reports and correspondence.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, staff, and public.
Mathematical Skills:
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Perform math operations using units of American money.
Reasoning Ability:
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of non-standard situations.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must hold a valid Alaska Driver’s License.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Experience with personal computers and Word.
Lift 40 pounds.
Experience in the use of office machines.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AND

A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Screen visitors and telephone calls, directing them to the appropriate person or department.

Screen and route incoming mail.

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Compose, type, and copy correspondence, and other materials. Maintain a filing system.

Obtain, gather, and organize pertinent data as required.

Schedule appointments, make travel arrangements, and assemble materials for meetings.

Assist with enrollment of students.

Maintain accurate student cumulative folders.

Maintain accurate personnel and attendance records, and report problems to supervisor.

Place orders for materials, verify quantities delivered, and distribute accordingly.

Supervise students as directed.

Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Support the value of education and the philosophy and mission of the District.

Adhere to all District policies and regulations.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The
employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The
employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not an employment agreement between the North Slope Borough
School District and the employee; and is subject to change by the District as the needs of the
District and requirements of the job change.