Secretary - Western Hills Elementary School - Temple Independent School District

Ensure efficient operation of school administrative office and provide clerical services for school’s administrative staff.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignment on short notice
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Three years secretarial experience

• Prepare campus communications, correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders, and payment authorizations following district standards and requirements. Prepare instructional materials and as requested.
• Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers. Monitor and process time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to central office according to established procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain school calendar of events.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Maintain student records according to established procedures.

• Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.
• Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for principal.

• Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity check register(s) and ledger(s).
• Assist with campus budget preparation and maintain accurate records of expenditures. Prepare and process purchase orders and receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.

• Assist with planning, preparation, and setup of faculty meetings and campus activities.
• Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.
• Administer medication to students, check temperatures, and notify parents of student illness in nurse’s absence.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Leadership Qualities

• Models a Commitment to Excellence by embracing a shared vision for the campus, utilizing innovative approaches to that align to the school vision, and influences others to achieve campus and district goals.
• Has the ability to Connect with All by building trust among peers, collaborates in a way that values varying perspectives, and communicates clearly with campus peers and administrators.
• Seeks opportunities to Invest in Growth by pursuing opportunities to learn, empowers teammates to grow and develop, and embraces reflective practices to encourage growth toward goal attainment.

Monitor the work of campus secretaries and clerical aides.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress