Elementary Secretary

Position: Elementary Secretary (6A)
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary

Date Posted:
5/22/2026

Location:
William Foster Elementary School

Date Available:
08/13/2026

Closing Date:
until filled
Position: Elementary Secretary (6A)
Reports to: Principal and/or designee
Employment Status: Full-time
Status: Classified
Contract Days: 188

Description: Provides word processing, desktop publishing, scheduling of appointments, secretarial support, data charts, power point, excel data charts, financial record keeping, student information system, and various related assigned duties

The successful candidate should demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Implement office procedures which assure efficient assistance to students, parents, teachers, and counselors

• Prepare correspondence, schedules, programs, trainings, as needed

• Oversee and maintain DASL and various student information systems

• Assist with tracking students and creating reports as requested

• Prints forms, brochures, and booklets as directed

• Prepares local, state, or federal reports as needed

• Maintain records and files as required

• Update and maintain student database and updates information for programs like automatic call service and website

• Maintain student records for things such as CVCC, home instruction, health concerns, and other areas of need

• Maintain parent teacher conference scheduling and generate schedule for administrators

• Assists in areas concerning student testing such as ACT, SAT and all state required tests

• Perform receptionist duties

• Prepares letters, reports, requisitions, and other documents; proof-read for accuracy

• Performs routine office duties

• Oversee commencement and/or transition activities

• Assist in all guidance areas as needed

• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance

• Demonstrates a positive work ethic

• Works cooperatively with others in small groups

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee

About You:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Training and/or experience, which evidences a basic knowledge of word processing, secretarial duties, and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

About Our District:

The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland proper, and on all other sides by the first ring communities of Northeast Ohio. Our District proudly serves approximately 3,000 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

The district also provides an award-winning Preschool program to educate the youngest students in our community at William Foster Elementary. All those who seek academic, co-curricular, student leadership, diversity, and community engagement success, can find these things and more in the Garfield Heights City Schools.

As a product of our community-based strategic planning process completed in 2021, our district's mission is:
As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders. Our vision is: to become a premier educational institution, recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society.
The Garfield Heights City School prides itself on providing a rigorous and comprehensive pre-k through 12th-grade educational curriculum that clearly focuses on student success through…