Secretary - Hourly/Full-Time

Reports to: Building Principal
Hours to Work: 8.0 hours per day
Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Full-time (12-month position) / Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $20.56 26-27 School Year Hourly Rate
Performs a wide variety of duties, some of a confidential nature. Performs general secretarial duties which may be required but not limited to answering phones, basic computer functions, typing, filing, copying, distributing mail, proofreading, etc. Provides monitoring of students as needed.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Responds to walk in, telephone, doorbell, and intercom customer services needs in a timely, positive, and responsive way.
Shares responsibility in distributing orders and maintaining inventory.
Coordinates and communicates bussing needs as required.
Maintains the athletic website.
Accurately maintains book keeping, schedules, inventory, and vendor records.
Uses electronic forms to maintain records of building use for offsite locations.
Deposits money collected from various activities.
Enters activity card receipts into software.
Works with office staff to distribute student, parent, and staff communications.
Creates programs, rosters, certificates, and other word processing documents.
Serves as a backup for other office staff as needed.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment: This position requires the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS's guidelines for equipment use.
Travel: Limited travel may be required.
Works in standard office and school building environments
Occasional overtime may be required by the supervisor
Ability to read and use information from written materials and visual displays.
Ability to work in standing/walking positions on a frequent basis throughout the work shift.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Previous experience working in an office setting is preferred.
Proficient PC computer knowledge is required.
Website development and maintenance experience preferred.
Ability to manage content in a web editor, Photoshop, and/or word press preferred.
Demonstrate proficiency of the English language to read and communicate with others.
Demonstrate proficiency of the Spanish language to read and communicate with others is preferred.
Knowledge of District computer software preferred.
This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
Omaha public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.