Overview
Secretary Jobs in Sioux City, IA at Sioux City Community School District
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Secretary will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Building Principal and Assistant Principals to include ensuring compliance of activities with financial, legal, and administrative requirements and providing information, recommendations, and/or direction to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Assures smooth and efficient operation of the school office to maximize positive impact on the education of children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Screens inquiries of staff, students, parents, the public, etc. (e.g. phone calls, visitors, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action, interpreting and applying policies and procedures, and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of complying with financial, legal, and/or administrative requirements.
Coordinates a variety of programs and/or activities (e.g. appointments, meetings, conferences, workshops, travel and accommodations, work assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of facilities and/or equipment and delivering services in conformance with established guidelines.
Maintains a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, confidential and non-confidential files, and records (e.g. calendars, appointment schedules, resource materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail. Submits required records, complete and concise reports on time.
Assists with student health needs and administers basic first aid to students.
Oversees the requisition and storage of equipment, supplies, and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of required items. Maintains inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items’ availability.
Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, instructional materials, filing, compiling lists, etc.) for the purpose of supporting assigned Administrator and/or department.
Prepares written materials (e.g. reports, forms, letters, memos, budgets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information. Prepares school newsletter.
Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for addressing a variety of administrative requirements.
Responds to inquiries in a timely manner from a wide variety of internal and external parties (e.g. district staff, other schools, state and federal agencies, the general public, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties, and/or providing direction.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Typically requires a high school diploma at a minimum. Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization. May communicate with parents or guard…
Title: Secretary
Company: Sioux City Community School District
Location: Sioux City, IA
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