High School Secretary 10 Month - 2526 SY

Spotsylvania County Public schools is seeking anOffice Secretaryto provide support to administrators within an assigned department (Office Counseling Attendance Data Entry) at Chancellor High School. As a member of the schools administrative support team this role may also assist with any projects or tasks related to the goals objectives and programs of the division school building and/or department assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

General:

• Maintains excellent customer service while managing the flow of students staff and parentsthrough a bustling counseling office in a thoughtful and courteous manner
• Updates and maintains student record management system; maintains accurate signin bookfor visitors of a specified department
• Organizes the flow of correspondence and other pertinent data establishes and maintains afiling system that provides for the efficient operation of the department while maintaining confidentiality
• Serves as backup to other department secretaries as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned by School Administration

Office/Attendance/Data Entry:

• Assists with morning tardiness reports and late bus sign in sheets; records and reports tardiesabsences and prepares the daily attendance report to staff in a timely manner
• Prepares and distributes student information for Business Day; assists parents with anyquestions regarding classes transportation records etc.
• Completes registration processes for new students ensuring accuracy and compliance withSCPS policies and procedures; informs appropriate staff of student needs (i.e. IEP 504 ESOL Scope) as identified/recorded
• Accurately records student enrollment information; tracks and compiles information for theStudent Record Collection for the State of Virginia
• Manages the summer school enrollment process to include collecting student informationmailing letters entering data tracking responses (by phone email form and dropin)
• Processes alumni/former student transcript/records requests and education verifications
• Prepares (organizes packages labels) for the transfer of files between departments/offices
• Ensures a students future school assignment is correct; assists counselors with courserequests and various applications
• Leads the report card process by providing instructions to teachers assisting teachers with anygrade questions ensuring deadlines are met and that report cards are accurate and uploaded(and/or printed by request) on time
• Prepares and submits end of year reports of dropouts and student retention
• Assists parents with myriad requests for information or assistance including McKinneyVentorequirements kinship care emergency contacts custody documents homebound medical services special permission student transfers; prepares forms/letters for parents for taxes passports social security cards homeschool free/reduced lunch
• Prepares produces and makes appropriate distribution of all correspondence includingletters handbooks memoranda; reports recommendations notices orders requests schedules etc and any other necessary informational items
• o End of year achievement certificates for students receiving awards for Perfect SOLsPresidents Award Teacher Awards Perfect Attendance Citizenship Award Honor Roll
• Prepares select reports and records in compliance with SCPS and the State of Virginia policiesand procedures
• Completes disability claims social security forms and Department of Aging and RehabilitativeService forms for current and former students
• Notifies parents of appointment of Guardian Ad Litem (GAL); provide records in a timelymanner facilitate meetings with students
• Ensures timely registration and accurate data entry for students in the Foster Care System
• Provides appropriate assistance to DSS County Deputies CPS Probation Officers and othermembers of law enforcement
• Monitors student aides as necessary

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Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two 2 years of experience in an administrative role ideally within the Education industry

Preferred

• Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and ShortTerm Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools please visit our website athttps:// Terms:Employment is offered as an10month 190 Day)contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked daily. This position is evaluated annually.

Benefits Eligibility:Eligible

Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to nondiscrimination in the record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

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