Secretary Student Support - Taylor Junior High

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Full-time (40 hours per week)

$19.64

B21,10.25 months

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Available annually

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

To provide administrative and clerical support to assigned personnel; to communicate information regarding school and/or district policies, procedures and functions; and to ensure compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements of assigned functions.

• Perform secretarial functions (i.e. typing, filing, recordkeeping, composing correspondence, scheduling appointments, etc) to assist assigned personnel
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, district personnel and general public to convey information, school and/or district policies and procedures, etc
• Evaluate inquires and/or situations to take appropriate action or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Prepare written materials (i.e. correspondence, letters, notices, etc) to document activities, provide written reference and/or convey information
• Process various documents and materials (i.e. purchase orders, schedule changes, etc) to disseminate information to the appropriate parties
• Establish and maintain files to secure appropriate data for administrative reference
• Compile data from a variety of sources and prepare reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements
• Coordinate a variety of programs and activities (i.e. meetings, school functions, special events, etc) to assist assigned personnel in the delivery of services according to established guidelines
• Monitor assigned activities and/or program components to coordinate activities to ensure compliance with established guidelines
• Attend meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions of the position
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

• High School education or equivalent

• Knowledge of Synergy system
• Bookkeeping and recordkeeping experience

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Above average proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery; good English grammar and math aptitude
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, site personnel, district personnel and general public
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative, direct own workload and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Knowledge of school district policies and procedures beneficial

• Typically based in the school's main office or administrative area
• Frequent contact with students, parents, teachers, and administrators—requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adheres to school schedules but must be flexible to handle emergencies or last-minute changes
• Manages phones, emails, calendars, paperwork, and unexpected issues simultaneously.
• Regular use of office software (Microsoft Office,…