Secretarial Position

Job Description:

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking a School Based Secretary
- Guidance effective the start of the 26-27 School Year. This position is a 10 month, school based role at Ledyard Middle School. Under the general supervision of the school Administrator, the school based administrative assistant performs a wide variety of clerical, secretarial, and recordkeeping tasks.

School Secretary (10-Month) Guidance:

* Serves as contact and reference source for staff, students, parents, and the public

* Greets visitors and answers public inquiries in a pleasant and professional manner and/or directing inquiries to the appropriate individuals

* Creates forms, compiles and organizes data and information necessary for the efficient operation of the office and completion of district, state, and federal reports

* Provides school-specific administrative support

* Maintains appointment and event calendars

* Uses the Visitor Management System

* Communicates effectively in routine, sensitive, and confidential matters

* Performs special assignments, studies, routine administrative functions and other related duties as assigned by the building administrator or designee

* Maintains attendance records and monitors student absences and tardies in Powerschool in accordance with BOE policy

* Assist the needs of students, substitute teachers, maintenance staff and others

* Plan and organize work according to office procedures and established priorities

* Assist in obtaining substitute teachers and provide necessary school information

* Supervises or summon assistance for ill or injured students in absence of the school nurse

* Perform routine filing, word processing, typing, and related clerical support to the principal as required. Operate office equipment such as computer, calculator, and photocopier

* Independently compile information for reports as directed by the principal. Perform special assignments, studies and routine administrative functions as directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and decision making skills; ability to work with employees and the public in a professional, effective, and courteous manner

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students, and the public; working collaboratively as a team member

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

* Genuine interest in supporting the needs of students and staff

* Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form

* Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals

* Considerable knowledge of office management and standard operating procedures

* Highly developed ability to plan, organize and coordinate work

Qualifications:

* Associate's degree or equivalent work experience

* Working knowledge of G-Suite office software

* Power School experience a plus

Pay and Benefits:

* In accordance with the Ledyard Educational Secretaries Agreement

Work Environment:

* Works in standard office and school building environments

* Travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required

To Apply:

Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately.

Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website, or

Access the application at:  to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.