LOMS Summer Staff Support Secretary Substitute

McCracken•Paducah, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of responsible secretarial and clerical duties to assist a designated supervisor, including a Principal, Principal's secretary, Guidance Counselor or program supervisor. This role involves relieving the supervisor of routine administrative details and general secretarial and clerical tasks. The position requires implementing all rules and regulations, policies, and administrative guidelines adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council. The Staff Support Secretary will assist with office activities and communications related to assigned school or program activities, ensuring compliance with District policies and timelines. This role also involves greeting visitors, answering phones, providing information, and managing mail.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law
Two years of increasingly responsible and varied secretarial and clerical experience.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of receptionist and telephone techniques and etiquette.
Knowledge of research techniques, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of operation of office machines including computer equipment.
Ability to perform a variety of secretarial and clerical duties to assist a Principal's secretary or Guidance Counselors with routine administrative details and general clerical tasks.
Ability to learn, interpret, apply and explain school and District policies, rules and objectives of assigned school or program.
Ability to understand and interpret rules and written directions and apply to specific situations.
Ability to compose correspondence independently.
Ability to perform duties effectively with many demands on time and constant interruptions.
Ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports, including financial records.
Ability to work confidentially with discretion.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to work independently with little direction.

Responsibilities

Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and/or the school SBDM Council.
Perform a variety of secretarial and clerical duties to assist a designated supervisor with routine administrative details and general clerical tasks.
Type, file and transcribe or compose letters, memoranda, documents, correspondence and bulletins as directed.
Assist with office activities and communications related to assigned school or program activities; assure the compliance with District policies and time lines; take and relay messages and information.
Type and prepare a variety of reports; maintain a variety of program, District, State records as required; requisition supplies, forms and maintenance work as needed, following established procedures.
Prepare and maintain financial records and budgets; process or prepare budgetary documents, requisitions and other financial or purchasing documents.
Greet visitors and answer phone calls; answer questions, provide information or direct individual to appropriate department or District employee; open, sort and distribute mail and other written communications.
Schedule appointments and meetings with students, parents, teachers, vendors and the general public.
Assist students with registration, orientation and student records; request records for new students and distribute records of withdrawn students to appropriate school.
Perform research, compute and compile information and prepare statistical reports.
Prepare and maintain records, reports, files and lists related to students, personnel, budgets, student records and attendance as required.
Type from rough drafts or verbal instructions a variety of materials such as master schedules, letters, memorandums, requisitions, lists, bulletins, reports and statistical data; proofread and edit materials.
Coordinate schedules and meetings; serve as receptionist and a contact and reference source for staff, students, parents and the public.
Provide information over the phone or in personal contacts with parents, students or school personnel as appropriate; route calls to appropriate personnel as necessary.
Operate a variety of office machines, including a microcomputer or computer terminal, typewriter, copiers and calculator.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.
Maintain regular attendance.
Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.