26-27 SY Principal Secretary - Elementary Secretary - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership & Language Magnet Academy (6551)

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school office to maximize its positive impact on student education. The role involves performing routine office tasks, managing communications, preparing reports, maintaining records, and assisting with various administrative duties to support the principal and the school. The position is a ten (10) month (203 days) contract with a benefits package. Additional days may be added as needed for school start-up. The role is Non-Exempt.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of successful working experience in the bookkeeping field or an associate’s degree or higher in a business/accounting area.
Experience in computer operations, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
Evidence of strong skills in meeting and dealing with district employees and the public in a manner that will promote a positive image of the school district.
Proficient in the use of a calculator and the ability to type 55 words per minute with accuracy.
Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence as needed, including monthly financial reports.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Must meet all set deadlines in a timely manner as set forth by the district and principal.
Must be able to pass bookkeeper’s skills test.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write.
Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds.
Ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

Additional post-secondary education and/or training is preferred.
Working knowledge of E-School or other accounting software preferred.
Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by the immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Responsibilities

Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy, yet productive and smoothly run office.
Receives incoming telephone calls, assists office visitors, and communicates general information concerning the program to the public.
Prepares all written report, memos, and communications as required by the principal.
Maintains accurate records of attendance for all staff.
Prepares weekly payroll reports on teachers, substitutes, and custodial staff.
Checks with teachers for needed supplies and records, forms, etc.
Keeps daily record of attendance and a total enrollment of students.
Notifies parents of any child who becomes ill during the day, etc.
Maintains all bookkeeping records and inventories of school property.
Registers all new students and assists with other tasks related to student enrollment.
Completes and submits required reports on dates due.
Maintains confidentiality of material and information.
Assists in submittal of work orders to keep building maintained.
Performs other duties as assigned.