School Secretary
Job in
Frankfort, Will County, Illinois, 60423, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Summit Hill School District 161
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration, Administrative Management -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary
Date Posted:
4/9/2026
Location:
Mary Drew Early Learning Center
Date Available:
05/21/2026
Additional Information:
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Position Requirements
Position Title:
.8 School Secretary
Essential functions:
* Performs and organizes a wide variety of clerical duties for the principal, teachers, and support staff in an efficient manner.
* Communicates with the public, using discretion and judgment, answering questions if possible, otherwise directing individuals to the appropriate administrator or other staff who will answer questions and address concerns.
* With direction from the principal, may compose a variety of materials such as letters, memoranda, bulletins, requisitions, claims, reports, and statistical data from rough drafts or oral instructions.
* If asked, tracks and compiles financial data and budget information for the principal.
* With direction from the principal, may coordinate the process of purchasing to include processing requisitions, receipt, verification, and distribution of materials.
* Orients and directs substitute teachers and substitute classified personnel in the school.
* With direction from the principal, maintains and coordinates multiple calendars to include the school activities and events calendar and the school facilities use calendar.
* Assigns and may inventory school and classroom keys.
* May be asked to attend meetings and conferences and act as recorder for faculty meetings, preparing reports for actions taken and assignments made.
* Works efficiently with a service-oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption.
* Modifies and adapts office procedures and details in concert with the needs and requirements of the principal and staff.
* Understands and applies district policies, procedures and school rules.
* Maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members contacted in the course of work.
* Handles stressful situations in a calm manner.
* Maintains confidentiality of personnel and student matters.
* Effectively manages time and multiple responsibilities.
* Other duties as directed.
Qualifications:
* Must have excellent organizational skills.
* Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
* Must have excellent computer skills, including Google, Word, Excel, E-Mail, and Internet.
* Possesses and demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
* Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of English usage, grammar, and punctuation.
* Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
* Must be able to multi-task with numerous interruptions.
* Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Employment:
* Employed to work 10 months per school year.
* Hourly rate $17.00 - benefits as established annually by the Board of Education
Preparation, Experience,
Skills:
* High School diploma.
* Demonstrated aptitude or competence for the essential duties assigned to this position.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Application Procedure:
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