School Secretary – St. John Paul II Catholic School

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This is a temporary position through the end of the 2025-26 school year.

The School Secretary atSt. John Paul IIplays a crucial role in the efficient operation of our schools administrative functions and serves as the primary bilingual liaison(Spanish & English) to our families. The roles and responsibilities will vary by season depending on the specific needs of the school but typically include the following:

Front Desk Operations:Serving as the first point of contact for visitors parents and students who enter the school office. Greeting guests answering phone calls and responding to inquiries in a professional and welcoming manner.
Student Records Management:Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records including enrollment forms attendance records and academic transcripts. Ensuring compliance with relevant privacy laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Communications:Assisting with the dissemination of information to parents students and staff members. This may involve preparing newsletters updating the school website and sending out announcements via email or other communication channels.
Procurement and Supply Inventory:Monitoring and ordering office supplies textbooks and other materials as needed. Keeping track of inventory levels and ensuring that essential items are always available.
Financial Management:Assisting with financial tasks such as processing payments managing petty cash and maintaining budget records in collaboration with Ascension Catholic Academys finance department as needed.
Scheduling and Event Coordination:Managing the schools calendar of events including parent-teacher conferences school assemblies and extracurricular activities. Coordinating logistics such as room reservations equipment setup and attendee communication.
Clerical Tasks:Performing various clerical duties such as typing correspondence filing documents and photocopying materials. Maintaining organized filing systems both in physical and digital formats.
Health and Safety Compliance:Assisting with health and safety protocols within the school such as maintaining emergency contact information coordinating drills and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Administrative Support:Provide administrative support to the schools principal assistant principal and other administrative staff members.
Other Duties as Assigned:Taking on additional responsibilities as needed to support the smooth functioning of the schools administrative operations.

In addition to these specific responsibilities a school secretary is expected to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. They should also have proficiency in office software applications such as word processing spreadsheet management and email communication.

Ascension Catholic Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Qualifications

Fluent in Spanish and English Languages
Successfully complete a background check
Ability and willingness to actively participate in faculty meetings and learning teams practice Ascension Catholic Academy guiding principles and work without supervision
Abide by all conditions of the employee handbook
Willingness to learn and implement new educational strategies manage and maintain a classroom of students effectively and take direction from the principal and assistant principal as well as effectively complete new programs processes and procedures as directed
Plan organize and meet expectations and deadlines
Ability to work effectively with adults positively and maintain collegial atmosphere in and out of the classroom
Keep information confidential; maintain integrity and honesty informing supervisors and HR as appropriate

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week including attendance at required school events (graduation holiday programs and other activities as determined by administration)
Sustained mobility to move throughout classroom and school environments for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks required in an educational setting
Full sensory capabilities including ability to speak clearly see hear and respond effectively to students staff and administrators at all times
Ability to fulfill all commitments of the educational program throughout the school year

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionThis is a temporary position through the end of the 2025-26 school year.The School Secretary atSt. John Paul IIplays a crucial role in the efficient operation of our schools administrative functions and serves as the primary bilingual liaison(Spanish & English) to our families. The roles ...