Building Secretary

Kenowa Hills Public Schools•Grand Rapids, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a School Secretary at Kenowa Hills Zinser Elementary. The role involves managing multiple tasks, communicating effectively with parents, students, and staff, and maintaining a secondary class schedule. The secretary will need excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and problem-solve. Proficiency in Power School and Microsoft programs is required. This is an in-person role requiring regular, on-site attendance.

Requirements

Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects on an ongoing basis.
Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with parents, students & staff.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Detail oriented.
Proven confidentiality.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Sound knowledge of spelling, grammar and punctuation via written or orally.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team on group projects when necessary.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Excellent work attendance record.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in the use of Power School and Microsoft programs.
This position is an in-person role and requires regular, on-site attendance at the assigned work location.
Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the school day across classrooms and intervention spaces.
Ability to sit, bend, kneel, or work at student level during small group or individual instruction.
Ability to use hands and arms to operate instructional materials, technology, and assessment tools.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.
Ability to support students with a range of academic needs, including students who may require redirection or support with engagement.
Ability to implement instructional strategies and interventions with consistency and fidelity.
Ability to monitor and respond to student needs in real time during instruction.
Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and intervention teams to support student progress.
Must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment.
Responsible for the background check fee.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
Successful secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple tasks and projects on an ongoing basis.
Communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with parents, students, and staff.
Generate and manage a secondary class schedule.
Maintain confidentiality.
Problem-solve effectively.
Work independently as well as part of a team on group projects.
Work flexible hours.
Maintain an excellent work attendance record.
Support students with a range of academic needs, including those who may require redirection or support with engagement.
Implement instructional strategies and interventions with consistency and fidelity.
Monitor and respond to student needs in real time during instruction.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and intervention teams to support student progress.
Occasionally lift and/or move instructional materials and equipment (up to 25 pounds).