District Wide - Secretary Central Office Pool

Job Title: Secretary to Principal Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: AO5
Dept./School: Elem. School/Middle School Length of Contract:

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior secretarial experience
• Basic computer knowledge; filing skills, good telephone skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Typing ability to meet or exceed 45 wpm

Major Duties:

• Follow local state and federal policies and procedures.
• Handle any and all correspondence of the principal.
• Answer all phone calls of the principal and relay messages
• Keep a calendar of appointments for the principal
• Prepare reports for the principal as directed
• Post all announcements regarding the school schedule and district-wide vacancies
• Assist in addressing parental concerns
• Assist in addressing student problems including illness
• Handle bookkeeping responsibilities
• Order and disseminate all supplies for the school
• Key in al necessary material on the computer
• File all materials as directed by the principal
• Collect and maintain all material addressing campus personnel
• All other duties as assigned by the principal.

Additional Requirements:

This position requires the following:

• Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity and other atmosphere conditions.
• The ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• The ability to understand and maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to remain current in computer software processes and applications.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate in oral and written form in English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Skill in the usage of typewriter, facsimile, telephone, computer, and adding machine.
• Ability to follow directives from the Principal, Associate Principal, and Assistant Principal.

General Employee Requirements:

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

Appraisal:

Performance of this job will be appraised in accordance with Board Policy DNA. This job description/appraisal form is the instrument to be used for appraisal of this position. Appraisal is a continuous process designed to improve the quality of performance and may affect the recommendation for employment. A performance scale from 5 to 1 will be utilized. 5 = Clearly Outstanding; 4 = Exceeds Expectations; 3 = Meets Expectations; 2 = Below Expectations; 1 = Unsatisfactory; 0 = Not Applicable.