Secretary - High School

Secretary (S195) at Harriton High School This Secretary position performs secretarial duties at the direction of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal and/or designee of Harriton High School. This individual is a public relations representative in the school office who is responsible for promptly and professionally responding to the needs of parents, students, staff members, visitors, administrators and members of the community. Responds to requests for information, questions, concerns and complaints of parents, students, staff members, visitors, administrators, members of the community. Such interactions will be professional, respectful, and helpful while at the same time guarding confidential information.

Compiles, records and/or maintains accurate and complete files such as but not limited to: student information using electronic grading and scheduling software such as PowerSchool Student Information System and/or PowerGrade; Composes or transcribes from rough draft: correspondence, calendars, bulletins, reports, memoranda, daily announcements, employee evaluations and other material as assigned by Principal/Assistant Principal/AD.

Maintains appointments and meeting schedules for Assistant Principal/AD/Guidance Counselors using electronic calendars and appointment books such as Microsoft Outlook. Answers telephone to provide information, take message, or transfer calls.

Oversees distribution of books and testing materials as assigned. Orders supplies and process purchase orders as required.

Maintains petty cash and student activity accounts as assigned. Disburse funds, records financial transactions, and audits and balances student organization and other school fund accounts as assigned.

Prepares announcements and notifies central office personnel as appropriate.

Serves as a back-up to other secretaries/clerical aides as needed. As a cooperative team member, offer assistance and support as needed to accomplish work of school office.

High school diploma or GED required; one to three years experience and/or training preferred. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel required. A working knowledge of PowerSchool or similar Student Information System is strongly preferred.

Child abuse, PA State Police and FBI clearances (no less than one year from date of hire).

honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.