Principal's Secretary

Howard County Public School System • Perryton, TX

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About The Position

This is experienced secretarial work of a confidential nature. An employee in this class, with direction from the Principal or designated Assistant Principal, manages the main office of a school and renders clerical assistance to the Principal and other members of the management staff. This position requires a high degree of accuracy, accountability, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (must scan and upload to the online application at the time of submission). Foreign credentials must be evaluated as U.S. High School diploma or above by an MSDE approved organization.
• Three years of general office experience of secretarial nature.
• One year of experience working with accounting or bookkeeping records. Six semester hours of college accounting or bookkeeping may be substituted for one year of working experience with accounting or bookkeeping records.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of financial and statistical record-keeping methods.
• Ability to count money accurately and prepare bank deposits, write checks, post debits, and credits.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to manage the office, supervise, and train other office personnel.
• Experience working in a school setting.
• Ability to remain calm under trying circumstances.
• Knowledge of district organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment as well as word processing, database and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of the office staff providing training, indirect supervision, technical leadership and direction as necessary; assure compliance with established procedures; assist in setting work priorities and assist in preparation of performance evaluations; serve as contact person for students, parents and staff.
• Prepare and accurately maintain a variety of reports, records and files relating to students, staff, operations and activities including those of a confidential nature.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate school activities and communications.
• Independently prepare, type and distribute communications.
• Serve as secretary to the principal; schedule appointments and meetings; make travel arrangements.
• Handles financial records and bookkeeping to include, but not limited to, the payroll and bank transactions; collect and account for monies collected in conjunction with school activities; secure monies and process according to established procedures.

Benefits

• HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED