Secretary - Guidance

Guidance Secretary - 7th Grade Center

Spring-Ford Area School District is hiring a secretary to support the guidance department at the 7th grade center. This postion provides overall secretarial support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation required of the guidance office.

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• Works within Skyward supporting principals with creating and maintaining student and teacher schedules.
• Enters information into Skyward for incoming students.
• Makes changes in Skyward as needed.
• Performs clerical duties such as: copying data, filing, answering telephones, providing information in accordance with district policies, and providing support for guidance department.
• Interacts with students, staff, and parents; responds to routine inquiries and refers unusual or complex inquiries to the appropriate person or department.
• Maintains confidentiality with student and parent information.
• Maintains student files including PSSA, Keystone, and transcripts.
• Follows up on residency issues.
• Reviews child custody agreements to ensure current court orders are on file.
• Ensures coding is accurate for PIMS reporting and FINT codes
• Assists the school psychologist with gathering information for student referrals.
• Works with the registrar to complete new student registration and obtain the necessary school records.
• Assists with tracking course selections and the scheduling process.
• Assists counselors in the administration of PSSA, Keystone, and exams.
• Generates quarterly warning letters for students who are in jeopardy of failing a class and send to parents.
• Responsible for the end of marking period grade changes, honor roll calculations, and anything else needed for report cards.
• Assists school counselors in scheduling meetings.
• Supports new student enrollments following existing procedures.
• Performs any other job related duties/projects assigned by the School Counselors/House Principal/Principal.
• Performs any other job-related duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Principal.

Available: Position begins as soon as possible.

Schedule: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 12 Months (260-262 days per year)

Compensation: Starting hourly rate: $22.65/hour. Spring-Ford Area School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance, as well as paid time off and a tuition reimbursement program. This position is part of the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS).

Spring-Ford Area School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Successful external applicants must submit valid and current Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances less than 1 year old as of their start date. The successful candidate must submit a health record and TB Test less than 90 days old as of their start date prior to starting.