Principal Secretary - Bridges

KCK•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. The district employs approximately 4,000 employees. The job goal is to prepare and maintain files, reports, and records of an administrative and confidential nature. This role facilitates the efficient operation of the school office and provides clerical services requiring a broad knowledge of office practices and procedures for school administrators. The position involves varied public contacts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Proficiency with computer and commercial software.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community.
Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of modern office procedures and practices, business English, spelling and other related subjects.
Possess human relation skills appropriate with dealing with the staff and public.
Procures supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain files, reports, and records of an administrative and confidential nature.
Facilitate the efficient operation of the school office.
Provide clerical services requiring a broad knowledge of office practices and procedures for school administrators.
Maintain office files and records and compile reports from standardized information or drafts.
Operate office machinery, computer hardware, and other equipment in performing required duties.
Perform general clerical tasks independently with the guidance of professional personnel, including preparation of correspondences, forms, reports, calendars, handbooks and other similar items.
Act as receptionist for the building and operate telephones and intercom system.
Assist teachers with correspondences and reports as approved by the principal.
Input and maintain staff and student absences on a daily basis, using the District’s Attendance software program.
Keep accurate enrollment and withdrawal records, request records from pupils’ former schools and forward records as necessary.
Type correspondences and handle records as directed maintaining confidentiality.
Perform bookkeeping activities and file monthly reports.
Assist with general first aid and other related medical tasks according to board policy.
Requisition supplies and material when appropriate.
Maintain communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.
Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Perform other related work as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.