JOB TITLE: SCHOOL SECRETARY – 260 Day

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate clerical and responsible technical work requiring a qualified typist; prepares and maintains fiscal and related records; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and fingering; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serving as primary clerical support to the School Principal and staff; serving as receptionist and telephone operator; preparing and maintaining a variety of files and records; assisting students and parents.
• Types letters, memos, reports, bulletins, requisitions, invoices, schedules, manuals, student files and records; Answers telephone, processes mail, meets the public and provides information;
• Registers students, verifies data, answers questions, types schedules and prepares records;
• Maintains records of student attendance; collects teacher attendance cards;
• Records absences and tardies; prepares copies of student absentee list; distributes list to teachers;
• Maintains records of teacher and staff absentees;
• Performs a variety of office assistance tasks in the school office;
• Posts a variety of information from standardized sources to various types of school records;
• Composes and types letters and memoranda in conformance with school policies and from brief instructions;
•  Orders and distributes supplies;
• Performs related tasks as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by courses in business, typing and bookkeeping and some experience in clerical and/or accounting work.  Proficient use of Excel is required.  Applicant must be organized and knowledgeable of computers.

SALARY RANGE :   $26,868 - $38,278

HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position will be posted until filled.