Matthew Henson Middle School.Secretary.2340
About The Position
Matthew Henson Middle School is seeking a Secretary. This is an 11-month, Non-Exempt position with a salary scale of AFSCME UA1, Grade 7-8. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, positive human relation skills, and demonstrated aptitude for the duties and responsibilities of the position. Key skills include computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet), accurate data compilation, effective interaction with students, staff, parents, and visitors, knowledge of office practices, ability to handle multiple inquiries, and strong oral and written communication skills. The secretary must be able to collaborate, follow up, and work independently.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Possess positive human relation skills.
- Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of duties and responsibilities listed below.
- Good computer literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.).
- Exhibits ability to compile data accurately and concisely.
- Capacity to work with pupils, teachers, parents, administrative personnel, and school visitors in a manner conducive to good working relationships.
- Knowledge of efficient office practices and procedures.
- Ability to react effectively to various simultaneous inquiries and situations.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others, follow up and work independently.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and maintains all pupil records and various related reports; checks pupil information and files appropriate reports such as Monthly Pupil Attendance Reports and Monthly Suspension Report and contacts parents concerning attendance policies and procedures.
- Registers all new pupils and requests prior school records, withdraws transferring pupils and forwards permanent school records or copies (when out of state).
- Follows-up on immunizations to ensure compliance with Maryland School Law and prepares School Immunization Report.
- Maintains up-to-date bus routes and bus numbers for students; prepares ECOTRAN reporting/block/stop/home location information for new students.
- Maintains up-to-date emergency cards and information card file on all students.
- Types and distributes correspondence, bulletins, notices, newsletters, surveys, agendas, lists, menus, etc. as is required and maintains appropriate files.
- Answers various inquiries from students, parents, staff, and school visitors.
- Receives, sorts, and forwards mail and messages for staff members.
- Supervises sales and collections of monies from students for fund raisers.
- Performs related duties as assigned by the school principal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
