10-Month School Office Secretary & Receptionist

Emporia Public Schools; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Emporia Public Schools is seeking a MS/HS Secretary/Receptionist at Emporia High School. This 10-month, 8-hour-per-day position supports the district's office operations, answering calls, directing visitors, and coordinating communications with staff and families.

Starting pay is $16.22 per hour with additional compensation for prior work experience and education. Qualifications include a high school diploma, secretary experience, typing and filing skills, and proficiency with various computer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a secretary.
• Demonstrated typing and filing skills.
• Experience using various computers and computer programs.
• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Screen visitors and telephone calls, directing them to the appropriate person/department.
• Screen and route incoming mail.
• Prepare outgoing mail.
• Manage the automated substitute system which involves filling absences for all members of the teaching and support staff.
• Check students in or out as needed.
• Manage distribution of faculty and student parking permits.
• Obtain, gather, and organize pertinent data as needed.
• Maintain an orderly filing system.
• Supervise assistants and assist in training new employees.
• Make name plates with new teachers' names to put on classroom doors.
• Move telephones to appropriate rooms when teachers change rooms or new teachers come in.
• Take inventory of all office supplies in front office workroom.
• Update the locker book with new locker combinations for the coming year.
• Update various files in front office.
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Stay abreast of new technologies, data management and communication.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements as provided by state and federal law.
• Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to: Acceptable use of technology; Sexual and racial harassment; Child abuse reporting; Health and safety including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Maintain a safe and well-organized work area.
• Respond to change in a productive manner.
• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Secretary or Administrative Staff.

Skills

Typing skills

Secretary experience

Computer skills

Career development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emporia Public Schools is seeking a MS/HS Secretary/Receptionist at Emporia High School. This 10-month, 8-hour-per-day position supports the district's office operations, answering calls, directing visitors, and coordinating communications with staff and families.

Starting pay is $16.22 per hour with additional compensation for prior work experience and education. Qualifications include a high school diploma, secretary experience, typing and filing skills, and proficiency with various computer