Deadline: May 31, 2023
District/Organization: Jackson Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $18 – $23.94

Position Details

Purpose Statement:

Under direction of the school administrator, performs varied clerical and secretarial functions in a school office. Provides communication services concerning school activities, policies, regulations, and procedures. Perform other related work as required and be willing to learn new job-related technology as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (May not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)

• Serves as secretary to the principal.
• Receives visitors, answers the telephone, and responds accordingly.
• Types a variety of materials from rough drafts or instructions, such as letters, memoranda, bulletins, requisitions, and reports.
• Gathers data to prepare a variety of federal, state, and/or district reports.
• Develops and maintains filing systems which include confidential records.
• Maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality of information relevant to school business.
• Supervises the conduct of students within the office.
• Operates duplicating and other office equipment.
• Administers minimal first aid and calls for appropriate assistance as necessary.
• Assists with special events, may assist or direct special visitors and community groups using school facilities.
• Attendance for subs
  

Additional Assignment Specific Duties:

• Requisitions, receives, stores, and distributes supplies.
• Work permits and parking permits.
• Locker assignment.
• Routes mail.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Switchboard

Qualification Requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be qualified to perform essential duties. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• Knowledge in a variety of Microsoft Windows software programs and Google Workplace to produce spreadsheets and high-quality presentations. Also knowledgeable in areas such as e-mail, electronic calendar, word processing, and navigating the internet.

• Typing at a net corrected speed of 50 words per minute.
• Ability to pass the districts intermediate skills test.
• Plan and prioritize work with minimal supervision, and with many interruptions.
• Ability to promote harmonious relationships with students, parents, staff and administrators.
  

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent and three years of successful diversified secretarial experience involving work with the public, preferably including one-year experience in an educational setting.
• Powerschool experience
  

Desired Attributes:

• Office practices and procedures, including business correspondence, filing, and the operation of office equipment.
• Ability to keep a variety of records and compile reports.
• Effective techniques for organizing data and information.
• Learn and apply rules, regulations, and policies.
• The ability to multi-task.
• Expert customer service skills.
  

Physical Requirements: (The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

• Work in an office environment sitting at a desk, walking and movement.
• Minimal lifting.

E-mail: sarah.ebersole@jpsk12.org