School Secretary - St. Mary, Derby

School Secretary

Prepares, copies and distributes notices, memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of informing school employees regarding activities, events or other work-related matters. Assists in planning and scheduling school events and activities, and maintaining calendar of school and students events for the purpose of coordinating and scheduling events such as orientation, open house, field trips, sporting events, assemblies, conferences, etc. Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. Prepare purchase orders for the purpose of submitting to the school district's accounting/finance office. Assists in maintaining inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability. Assist visitors to the office, including students, parents, substitutes teachers, and others. Answers telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers. Distribute incoming mail appropriately; sends outgoing mail. Evaluates situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Registers new students, making sure forms are completed, obtaining transcripts and other documentation as needed, and entering data into computer system regarding enrollment and student records (e.g., transportation, free and reduced lunch program, attendance, withdrawals). Responds to inquiries from students, parents and employees, providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction. Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. Effective writing and verbal communication skills. Work in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.