Secretary - Adult Education; Part-Time

Job Description

Starting Date:  School Year

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent

Work Year: 12 months

Work Day: Part-Time – 15 hours per week – Some Afternoon/Evening hours

Salary Range: Appropriate step on Support Staff Salary Schedule – Commensurate with experience/education

• High School Diploma or GED; post‑secondary training or equivalent work experience is advantageous.
• Excellent computer skills with speed and accuracy in Google, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and database management. (Skills test may be required)
• Knowledge/Experience with Power School and Safe Arrival preferred.
• Excellent transcription, composition, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work alone or as an effective team member in a large multifaceted office environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with students, parents, employers, and educators.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload during peak demand periods.
• Willingness to be cross‑trained in other departments as required.
• General office duties as needed: greeting/assisting visitors, answering phones, record keeping, and filing procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and ability to maintain it.
• Strong human‑relations skills with a demonstration of handling challenging situations professionally and calmly.
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry office supplies and materials up to 50 pounds.
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Maintain complete and accurate records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Actively assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulation, and Board policy.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with Penta Administration, staff, and member‑school personnel.
• Work under the guidelines of Penta’s Mission Statement and goals.
• Attend district and state professional development events.
• Remain free of any non‑prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse throughout employment.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Career Technical Director, Supervisor, or their designee(s).

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled.

To Apply: Submit letter of interest, application, transcripts, and résumé at