Secretary to the Principal (One Year Only)

POSITION:Principal Secretary (One Year Only)LOCATION:RHSREPORTS TO:RHS Principalor designeeSCHOOL YEAR:2025/2026GENERAL DUTIES: To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office so that the offices maximum positive impact on the education of the students can be realized and to provide administrative support to the TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:Graduation from high school supplemented by secretarial and/or business training Associates Degree least two (2) years of experience in an administrative support of excellent computer skills (word processing spreadsheets databases e-mail Internet) * and the ability to learn Power Point and any other computer programs required for the position. Knowledge of the Munis financial accounting system and ASPEN student information system a of bookkeeping and financial skills with the ability to coordinate with outside vendors. *Ability to key at a speed of 45 wpm. *Ability to compose proofread and edit meeting minutes and written communications; dictation skill desired (note-taking speedwriting etc.). *Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain and implement new office systems for the school communication and interpersonal skills needed to deal professionally with staff and to work within a team as well as operate independently demonstrating initiative and sound-decision ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by coursework previous experience testing and the interview such alternatives to the above as the committee may deem appropriate in the event that the above qualifications cannot be met. RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises and assists in the assessment of clerical organizes and disseminates pertinent data relating to the various functions of the school routine correspondence and prepares correspondence meeting notices etc. from written drafts notes or meetings as directed by the principal for the purpose of obtaining and disseminating all incoming correspondence for the in the preparation of budgets and monitors expenditures for the purpose of record keeping budget control and orders and tracks supplies needed for the calendars makes arrangements for conferences and meetings and assists in school events and activities such as graduation summer orientation parent conferences and student minutes of administrative meetings as required by the principal or designeeInterprets policies and procedures to staff students and and maintains complete confidentiality in all aspects of this the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly run office as well as any other such duties assigned by the principal or : Full time twelve months. Salary and benefits in accordance with Support Staff contract. Pay Grade 10 35 hours/week 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with 1/2-hour non-paid lunch are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality EducationAFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race age sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin color disability or veteran status.

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