26-27 SY - Bilingual Secretary I -Spring Garden

School-District-of-Philadelphi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks a bilingual Secretary I for Spring Garden to provide clerical support in the office. You will type, file, schedule meetings, answer telephones, and assist with routine forms and reports while upholding district guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong English literacy, and fluent knowledge of a foreign language. You will handle routine inquiries, manage records, and support staff in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of office practices and standard equipment.
• Ability to type 40 net words per minute.
• Fluent in English and a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Types correspondence, reports, and forms.
• Answers telephones and routes inquiries per rules and procedures.
• Schedules meetings and maintains calendars for staff.
• Maintains and scans records; assists with reports and requisitions.
• Operates PC and word processing software for daily tasks.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Bilingual

Office clerical skills

Phone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal computer

Word processing software

Job description

26-27 SY - Bilingual Secretary I -Spring Garden - (50032257)DescriptionJob SummaryProvides clerical support in an assigned office or school. Performs varied clerical tasks which include typing, filing, scheduling and answering telephones.Essential FunctionsTypes correspondence, reports, and various forms including accounting and fiscal statements.Composes and types form letters or answers to routine correspondence.Assembles statistical information for various reports.Answers telephones and personal inquiries which require knowledge of school and administrative rules, regulations and procedures; routes visitors and calls; secures and releases routine information.Operates a personal computer to perform word processing and other functions relative to assigned work.Sorts correspondence, checks, vouchers, index cards, and other materials; maintains and purges files.Posts and maintains records for personnel, payroll, equipment, pupils and other areas as needed.Prepares requisitions for and maintains records of supplies and equipment.Schedules meetings for superior or other personnel.Operates copy and fax machines.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:office practices and procedures, and the operation and maintenance of standard office equipment.basic personal computer equipment and word processing functions. business English, spelling and arithmetic.Ability to: type from clear copy at a minimum speed of 40 net corrected words per minute. use a personal computer and word processing software effectively. perform moderately varied arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately with reasonable speed. maintain clerical records and prepare report forms. learn the rules and regulations of administrative or school offices. speak English and the appropriate foreign language fluently. read and write English and the appropriate foreign language fluently. establish and maintain effective working relationships.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Primary Location: Spring Garden School (5560)Job: Non-InstructionalOrganization: The School District of Philadelphia RegularEmployee Status: Non-ManagementJob Posting: Oct 22, 2026, 10:22:15 AMUnion Affiliation: Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)Unposting Date: Ongoing