Secretary/Administrative Assistant - Oak Grove High School

Lamar County School District • Oak Grove, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Principal/Assistant Principal and Counselors to carry out more effectively the duties and responsibilities of the School's office to the ultimate benefit for the district's/schools's entire educational program. To contribute to the efficient operation of a district school office so that it can play its effective part in the education process.

Requirements

• Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have computer experience and be proficient in Word Processing
• Possesses a high level of interpersonal skills
• Maintains district's high standards for personal appearance and dress
• Courteous and tactful in dealing with people
• Professional telephone manner
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times
• Able to work in Windows or current computer operating system
• Familiar with such programs as Google, Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, as well as SAMS and MSIS
• Able to operate standard office equipment (i.e. copier, adding machine, fax, etc.)
• Uses appropriate grammar and syntax � verbal and written
• Must complete fingerprinting process administered by district and pass background check prior to employment
• Must fill out the Child Abuse Registry Check Form

Responsibilities

• Protects educational process at all times
• Keeps all information relating to school situations strictly confidential
• Performs general secretarial functions such as: copying, filing, mailing, faxing, letters, typing documents/memos, delivering mail, etc.
• Answers telephone, taking and delivering messages to the appropriate people
• Updates SAMS / MSIS data on a daily basis as assigned by the Principal
• Fulfills all other functions related to the school office as designated by the Principals or Assistant Principal
• Obtains substitutes for teachers for professional leave, personal leave, or illness if needed, keeping accurate attendance records regarding all such leaves of absence
• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Regular, dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy
• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, all other district, state and federal policies, and procedures and protocols as established by LCSD and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct
• Implements the established school-wide security plan
• Communicates school and organizational goals periodically throughout the school year
• Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals within the community
• Participates in activities that will enhance his/her personal skills
• Studies and follows district policies applicable to the operation of a school as established by the Board of Education
• Supervises and maintains upkeep and cleanliness of facilities
• Follows any further rules or requirements as set forth by the Principal
• Performs any other tasks as required by the Principal

What This Job Offers

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