QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma required (minimum).
Typing skills minimum 40 words per minute preferred.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of standard office equipment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Google Suite, and a willingness to be trained in other programs, if needed.
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and fundamental mathematics skills essential.
Basic understanding of accounting procedures.
Maintains confidentiality regarding students and staff.
Must be neat and well groomed.
Must be dependable and have excellent attendance.
Is able to get along well with a wide variety of people and work as a team player.
Must have desire to work with school aged children and their parents.
Is able to be self-directive in organizing and accomplishing office work priorities.
Is tactful. pleasant, professional, and courteous at all times.
Exhibits emotional stability and physical stamina necessary for meeting the requirements of the position.

DUTIES:

Performs usual office routines.
Cares for sick and injured students.
Dispenses medicine to students as directed.
Receives incoming calls, takes accurate messages, and makes phone calls to parents (regarding appointments and reminders).
Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials as requested.
Types administrative correspondence as deemed necessary by the principal.
Greets parents and visitors to building.
In the absence of the principal and the principal's secretary, is capable of handling situations that arise in a calm and professional manner.
Other duties as assigned.

Substitute Secretary