25-26 School Secretary

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position of School Secretary, beginning the 2025-2026 school year. This is a Level IV position, with a current starting wage of $16.20 per hour and works 210 days per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma and at least one year of responsible office experience.
• Demonstrate professional office skills; possess exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills and basic accounting experience.
• Proficient computer/keyboarding and technology skills, including basic knowledge of computer data entry, Microsoft applications, and experience with web-based applications.
• Perform a variety of clerical and secretarial work with accuracy and speed.
• Proficient operation of standard office equipment, including computer terminal, fax, scanner, and multi-line phone.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Type at a net corrected speed of 40 wpm and demonstrate proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and composition.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form to students, parents, staff, and community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage time and responsibilities while maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs a wide variety of clerical and secretarial work, including typing, proofreading, filing, phones, mailings and computer work.
• Maintains records, forms, and schedules for students and staff.
• Serves as receptionist and assists students, staff and visitors concerning school policies, procedures and regulations.
• Responds to student and parent inquiries and facilitates resolution through escalation when appropriate while employing discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail and office correspondence.
• Assists superintendent, principal, or other administrator.
• Types routine memoranda and correspondence from general instruction and creates/updates reports, records and other materials.
• Maintains accurate records, ledgers, and deposits pertaining to lunch accounts, clubs, and various other accounts.
• Attends meetings or conferences as requested and creates notes, letters, memos and reports as directed.
• Sorts, indexes, and files materials alphabetically, numerically, and by other predetermined categories.
• Dictates, collates, and assembles materials for distribution.
• Coordinates, orients, and directs substitute personnel.
• Creates and maintains multiple calendars including master schedules, facility events, school events and administrator appointments.
• Prepares and disseminates parental notices and information via email, mail, website and phone.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

To apply for this position, please go to www.laurel.k12.mt.us, click on Employment Button. For questions, please call (406) 628-3360.

Applicants must have a complete application before they will be considered for the position. Applications must be completed before the job closing deadline. A complete application consists of the completed application including all questions answered, job history, at least two references (one reference must be from a supervisor). References from friends or family are not sufficient. Resume, cover letter, and a copy of unofficial transcript(s), are acceptable and required for teaching and professional positions. Verification of military service is required if applying for veterans preference. All applicants offered a position are subject to a background check and approval from the Board of Trustees.

If you are an internal candidate (current employee) you would only be required to complete the internal application and any required documentation that you do not have on file.

Date Notice Posted: Internal 3/6/2025 External 3/9/2025

The purpose of this Notice of Job Listing is to advertise a job vacancy.

It does not in any way represent an employment contract.

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 & 7-70 IS AN E.E.O. EMPLOYER