Niles Community Schools

Elementary Secretary

April 28th, 2025

Full-time position for the 2025-2026 school year

Reports to: Elementary Principal (or designee)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Elementary Secretary. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum high school education, with emphasis on clerical skills, particularly via the computer
Ability to operate and maintain common office equipment
Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents and maintain positive relationships
Successful completion of the appropriate level of secretarial examination

Essential Duties (non-prioritized):

Prepare and maintain all student academic records and maintain student disciplinary files
Carry out procedures (in person, on the telephone and/or by mail) for withdrawing students from school
Prepare weekly list of newly enrolled and withdrawn students in a Google document
Keep student class lists up to date and distribute as needed to teachers and other staff
File any and all reports regarding students into their CA-60s
Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks as assigned by building administrators
Assist in maintaining and monitoring the school’s budget and financial records
Manage and update student information systems, ensuring compliance with state and federal reporting requirements
Provide clear and effective communication with staff, students, families, and community members
Dispense and manage student medications in accordance with school policies and medical guidelines
Support students with ongoing medical needs and maintain accurate health documentation.
Coordinate student enrollment, transfers, and withdrawals, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping
Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information in accordance with district policies and legal guidelines
Serve as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for the school office
Other duties as assigned

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) or compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Director of Personnel, compliance.officer@nilesschools or 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.