Secretary - High School (Current Gadsden ISD Employees Only)

Salary: $17.32 - $17.40 Hourly
Location : Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202301692
Department: SANTA TERESA HIGH SCHOOL
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
FLSA: Exempt


**Due to the high volume of reference surveys being sent out and some issues we've encountered with the process, we have updated our application requirements. The application will now require three professional reference letters, all dated within the last 12 months.

If you are a current district employee, please ensure that one of the reference letters is from your current supervisor.

Thank you for your understanding.

Debido al alto volumen de referencia encuestas que se están enviando y algunos problemas que hemos encontrado en el proceso, hemos actualizado nuestros requisitos. La solicitud ahora requerirá tres cartas de referencia profesional, todas las cartas deben de tener una fecha en los ultimos 12 meses.

Si usted es un empleado actual del distrito, por favor asegúrese de que una de las cartas de referencia provenga de su supervisor actual.

Gracias por su comprensión.

Job Description
SUMMARY


Provide assistances to the daily operation of the high school campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
I nclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Works under general or specific direction but performs assigned duties with considerable independence as to work methods and priority of assignments.
Exercises judgment based on knowledge and experience to plan details of the work and to select appropriate methods or processes to accomplish work objectives.
Works independently receiving general supervision and guidance.
Performs routine tasks to generate department documentation, records and correspondence.
Assists the principal with the production of reports and documents; provides secretarial services.
Receives department mail.
Locates and attaches files of other reference information and correspondence to be answered by supervisor.
Maintains responsibility for accuracy and completeness of records for a department or school, i.e., filing, memos, letters and weekly calendars.
Maintains an optimal level of accuracy for assigned work to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Provides reports, correspondence and verbal assistance to school officials.
Schedules appointments and maintains calendar for principal.
Coordinates specific work requiring the participation of other departments.
Collects money and keeps and accurate set of books to demonstrate receipts and disbursements and keeps monthly reports and recaps fund raiser.
Processes and maintains records such as purchases of supplies and equipment, financial/budget records for school, or other items which occur in large numbers.
School fund (principal's fund) and activities fund accounting. Operational fund allocation accounting. Purchasing and receiving.
Provides secretarial service to a school principal or two or more administrators.
Demonstrates a professional, courteous and businesslike manner in all contacts with students, staff, parents and public.
Attendance and participation at evening activities.
Fulfills all obligations of correspondence, reporting, surveying and other tasks required of the school office in the absence of the school principal.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Excellent organizations, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of computers and software applications.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three (3) years of clerical or secretarial experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS


Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS


Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY


Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Maintains emotional control under stress.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Supplemental Information
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three (3) years of clerical or secretarial experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS


Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS


Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY


Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Maintains emotional control under stress.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.