Primary Purpose:

Ensure efficient operation of school administrative office and provide clerical services for school’s administrative staff.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing

Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignment on short notice

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years secretarial experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Records, Reports, and Correspondence

• Prepare campus communications, correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders, and payment authorizations following district standards and requirements. Prepare instructional materials and as requested.
• Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers. Monitor and process time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to central office according to established procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain school calendar of events.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Maintain student records according to established procedures.

Reception and Phones

• Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.
• Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for principal.

Accounting and Inventory

• Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity check register(s) and ledger(s).
• Assist with campus budget preparation and maintain accurate records of expenditures. Prepare and process purchase orders and receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.

Other

• Assist with planning, preparation, and setup of faculty meetings and campus activities.
• Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.
• Administer medication to students, check temperatures, and notify parents of student illness in nurse’s absence.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work of campus secretaries and clerical aides.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Work days: 210

FISD pays $365 per month towards TRS Health Insurance

You can earn up to five local days and five state leave days

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 234 Friendship Lane, 830-997-9551).