School Secretary

School Secretary

Performs secretarial duties to support the principal and the total operation of the school.

Educational Level: High School Diploma/GED

Experience: Minimum one year of experience or equivalent technical/business certificate; Knowledge based testing for the required job skills may be requested

Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; typing; communication; computer

Essential Duties:

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Opens, reads, and routes all mail; maintains files of correspondence and records.

Answers telephone and screens, refers, records and follows through on messages.

Acts as receptionist for the school, setting a positive tone for pupils, parents and visitors; assists students, parents and visitors entering the office area.

Maintains employee's attendance information, time entry and pay records.

Monitors emergency communication system.

Types correspondence, reports, purchase orders and other materials; proofreads typed materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage to avoid errors.

Maintains calendar, schedules appointments and meetings for principal; maintains schedule of local school meetings open to the public to include maintaining an updated listing of who to contact in case of emergencies in the schools, etc.

Utilizes student information system to access information as needed.

Assists in updating office procedures.

Utilizes technological resources to facilitate workload and enhance office operation; operates various office machines, including a computer.

Promotes positive relationships with local school personnel, central office staff members, parents and the general public by assisting whenever possible.

Assists with student registration as needed.

Assists with backup bookkeeping responsibilities as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.