Counseling Secretary

Counseling Secretary Joplin R 8 School District JOPLIN HIGH SCHOOL - Joplin, Missouri Job Details Job ID: 5683931 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: May 15, 2026 Job Description Position: Counseling Center Secretary Term: Full-Time / 10 Month Classification: Classified/Non-exempt Location: Joplin High School Qualifications High school graduate; Some post‑secondary coursework in business or related field, preferred; 1–3 years clerical experience in a school setting, preferred; Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. Supervisory: No Reports to: Guidance Counselors, Building Principal Code: 001-2411-6151-1050-00950-1-000 Job Number: 768 General Expectations Supports the mission of Joplin Schools. Supports the value of education. Complies with the privacy rights of students. Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information. Communicates effectively with all members of the school district and community. Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally. Reacts to change productively. Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques. Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes. Ensures that all activities conform to district and state guidelines. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from patrons, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education Policies. Essential Functions Work with confidential student records. Manage enrollment procedures including new student enrollments at registration and student withdrawals and transfers. Screen telephone calls and set appointments. Set college visits for students. Work with a computerized data entry system. Use Microsoft Office for Word Processing and Excel. Assist the registrar with transfers, transcript analysis and maintaining student records and files. Assist in the creation and submission of monthly reports to state agencies. Monitor and maintain guidance files and supplies as well as supplies needed for testing, career exploration and college admission. Assist in coordinating student awards and recognition programs. Assist counselors with preparations for graduation including final grades and student‑by‑student analysis for completing procedures for graduation. Prepare guidance office mailings. Assist counselors with preparations for test administration and student enrollment. Coordinate and be responsible for student identification card processes and updates. Serve as liaison with local and regional agencies for student placement for enrollment. Oversee student office workers’ duties and responsibilities and monitor their daily work in guidance office. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Attendance Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. Conditions and Environment The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Job Categories Support Staff > Secretary Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Contact Information Dr. Randy Oliver, Principal JOPLIN HIGH SCHOOL Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr