School Secretary

School Secretary: Description: The School Secretary serves as the face of the school. The secretary works under the general supervision of the building principal, performs a variety of clerical duties as required with detailed knowledge of the school procedures and policies. The secretary assists the principal with routine daily, weekly, and monthly details, maintains attendance records in eSchool, and acts as the liaison between principal and students, staff, parents, and stakeholders. Contract Days: 205 days 7.5 hours per dayOrganizational Supervision: Administrator or DirectorDuties and Responsibilities: Aside from a warm and welcoming personality, the School Secretary must also be able to: Work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision, including the implementation of effective office procedures.
Ability to communicate with staff, students and parents with respect, compassion, tact and understanding (both written and oral)Process and instruct substitute teachers to follow school programs and procedures daily. Enter daily substitute, teachers and student attendance Efficiently use Google Docs, Forms, and Sheets eSchool experience requiredSubmit reports for Cycle submissionsAnswer and transfer incoming telephone calls while using a multi-line telephone systemAble to use a typewriter Collaborate with the registrar for new enrollmentsFile documents and maintain student recordsPrepare purchase orders and check requestsDistribute mail and prepare documents for mailingAll other duties as assigned by the Direct SupervisorPerforms other duties as assigned Job Requirements: Perform physical tasks associated with the job description including the ability to stoop, bend, sit, stand, stretch, lift, push, pull, and walk.