SecretaryAdministrative Assistant Elementary

SUMMARY: Secretaries serve as secretary to the Principal and to the Assistant Principal. Perform a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to support school and district operations including managing correspondence maintaining student and staff records scheduling appointments assisting with document preparation coordinating communications and providing general office support to administrators teachers parents and students The secretaries will assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office adding to the offices maximum positive impact on the educational program setting and District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Types correspondence letters and memos purchase orders check requests forms etc.
• Answers telephones responds to routine questions sets appointments or routes calls to appropriate persons.
• Types prepares distributes files records reports correspondence and mailings that are related to building functions and administrators needs including progress reports and grade cards.
• Exercises confidentiality and serves as secretary to the principal and/or assistant principal.
• Greets visitors new parents students and assists in registering new students.
• Check students in and out as necessary.
• Produce elementary student ID badges as requested.
• Orientates substitute teachers.
• Coordinates and processes staff absences and substitute coverage for the building ensuring accurate entry and verification of substitute payment information in the districts software program. i.e. SIS Financial
• Sort and distribute incoming mail to the appropriate recipients
• Assists in preparing for various activities throughout the year.
• Manage the electronic building calendar synced to the district website making updates and adjustments as needed to ensure accurate scheduling.
• Prepare and enter purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders for office supplies and general building needs ensuring compliance with district procurement procedures.
• Maintains school records student cumulative records and student and other files for building principal and related requirements. Utilizes the district student information system for electronic storing of such student records.
• Processes annual Online Registration at the beginning of the year for returning students.
• Responsible for the accuracy of student data in in the student information system.
• Assist with Kindergarten Round-up and Screening
• Securely manage and store funds collected from building activities; prepare and process timely deposits and provide the District Bookkeeper with accurate supporting documentation to ensure proper allocation to designated fund accounts.
• Orders processes and maintains office materials and equipment.
• Distributes orders to proper rooms.
• Assists in the organization of school pictures.
• Administers minor first aid in absence of school nurse.
• Assists Account Manager of nutrition program for grades 9-12 (Direct Certification Free/Reduced Lunch applications and letters Audit verification student and staff deposits meal account reminders all meal reports bank deposits etc.).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students and Parent Helpers

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Necessary computer skills include Word processing Spreadsheets Email PowerPoint Publishing Student Information System.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus three to five years in general office work and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Support Staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine and a half (9 ½) month employee(s). Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

Required Experience:

Junior IC