Secretary, Administrative​/Clerical

Education:

High School transcript or equivalent.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in all aspects of the position and to deal with changing priorities.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with parents and school system employees.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in stressful situations.
• Extensive oral and written communication skills necessary.
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent's and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles and practices; business telephone etiquette; standard office machines; basic computer applications; and office methods and practices.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific Training/

Skills:


Job skills are required to perform tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

• Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the job are job related software
• Considerable knowledge of computer skills including charts, spreadsheets, complex word processing and templates.

Physical Requirements:
Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving light work-related supplies/equipment, frequent stooping kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Duties require using a computer keyboard and monitor, standing, reaching, bending, crouching and/or kneeling.

Experience:

Previous office procedures in a school setting is desirable, but not required.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES AND

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• High school transcript or GED
• Must possess good typing, bookkeeping, spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Be self-motivated, able to work on several projects concurrently.
• Be able to follow instructions and follow through on assignments given by several staff members.
• Be able to protect the confidentiality of information pertaining to students, staff and program matters as appropriate.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to react resourcefully to varying conditions.
• Courteous attitude, even disposition, patience and knowledge of telephone etiquette.
• Good computer and organizational skills, knowledge of office machines and equipment.