Primary Purpose:
Ensure efficient operation of the school administrative office and provide clerical services for the schools administrative staff.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient typing word processing and file maintenance skills
Effective organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets databases and do word processing
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Experience:
One to three years secretarial experience preferably in public education environment
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Records Reports and Correspondence
- Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and record for substitute teachers
- Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports.
- Compile information necessary for submission.
- Prepare requisitions and stock orders for supplies and materials
- Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity checkbook(s) and ledger(s).
- Prepare payroll for professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Perform efficient computer operation for PEIMS and Ascender data entry to include but not limited to enrollment withdrawals scheduling student records grades progress reports and report cards.
Reception and Phones
- Exhibit good telephone skills; good diction able to receive and relay messages accurately
- Able to meet the public in person or on the telephone directing calls or visitors providing needed information.
- Assist the superintendent staff teachers students and parents as needed.
- Receive incoming calls take reliable messages and route to appropriate staff.
Files
- Maintain physical and computerized files including inventory of school and office supplies mailing lists student records visitor logs and office communication.
- Update handbooks policy manuals and other documents as assigned
Accounting and Inventory
- Receive store and issue supplies and equipment.
- Perform routine bookkeeping tasks including simple arithmetic operations to maintain campus budget records.
- Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity checkbook(s) and ledger(s).
Other
- Sort distribute or deliver mail and other documents.
- Regular Attendance.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Personal computer typewriter printer copier and calculator.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.