Secretary 1

Coos Bay SD 9 • Coos Bay, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The secretary will ensure a smooth and efficient office so that the maximum positive impact on the education of students can be realized.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• At least one-year related experience in typing, general clerical training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to accurately enter and retrieve computerized data.
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, process requests and reports from students, parents, staff, regulatory agencies or members of the community.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to prepare general correspondence and maintain school records and files and handle multi step processes.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use standard school software, internet software, e-mail, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents, and members of the community.
• Ability to multi-task and exercise good judgment while working in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance in order to preserve continuity.
• Ability to perform basic first aid and health room tasks or perform delegated duties that may be assigned by a school nurse.
• Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card.

Nice To Haves

• Prior successful experience working in a school or office setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a smooth and efficient office operation to maximize positive impact on student education.
• Accurately enter and retrieve computerized data.
• Communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints, process requests and reports from students, parents, staff, regulatory agencies or members of the community.
• Prepare general correspondence and maintain school records and files.
• Handle multi-step processes.
• Perform basic first aid and health room tasks or perform delegated duties that may be assigned by a school nurse.

What This Job Offers

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