Secretary - Discovery Elementary School

Terms of Employment: Ten (10) months (August to mid-June of the academic school year).

Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday

Education: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency plus additional secretarial training equivalent to one (1) to three (3) years.

Qualifications: Positive human relations skills. Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience with a variety of computer applications (Google, Microsoft Office). Knowledge of records management systems.

Job Goal: Perform duties that assist the principal(s) in the operation of the school.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Function as school building secretary, promoting positive interactions with students, staff and parents.
• Maintain school calendar.
• Assist with the maintenance of school records and student transcripts.
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality in all circumstances.
• Perform clerical duties such as managing and directing inquiries, filing, mail, operating electronic door system, and scheduling appointments on a daily basis.
• Track attendance and absences for teachers and students using Absence Management and Power School software and generate reports accordingly.
• Perform general bookkeeping functions; collect and receipt revenues including student fees, participation fees, gate receipts, and fund raising activities.
• Provide general first aid and medication as needed. (Training is required).
• Facilitate purchases of general supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.