Guidance Secretary - - Long term Substitute

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

Guidance Secretary

LHS is seeking a secretary for the Guidance Office for a one-year position, August 2026 to June 2027.

The Guidance Office secretary performs administrative support work in support of the day to day operations of the guidance office and school; prepares and maintains enrollment and related records and other related work as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications and Licensure

• High School Diploma
• Notary license, preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to guidance counselors and administrators.
• Composes and directs correspondence using various office equipment and venues to include email, fax, mail, copier, software programs.
• Works closely with the school Data Manager.
• Manages reception area of the Guidance Department; greets the public, students and staff.
• Handles new enrollment/withdrawals/transfer functions.
• Performs records management functions.
• Answers phones and routes to others.
• Copies, prepares correspondence, and compiles information for reports.
• Assists in the testing of students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment.
• General knowledge of guidance terminology, methods and procedures.
• Skill in the use of Word and Excel and website management.
• Must possess good telephone skills and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to details.
• Ability to perform routine recordkeeping.
• Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize and perform work independently.
• Ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
• Ability to meet the public effectively.
• Must be highly organized, able to multi-task and self-directed.