Bookkeeper/School Secretary II - Middle

King Middle School; Harrodsburg (KY); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercer County Schools King Middle School in Harrodsburg, Kentucky seeks a School Secretary II to organize and coordinate a wide range of clerical tasks for a large middle school.

You will support the Principal, manage communications with district staff, parents, students and the public, and supervise clerical staff as assigned.

Qualifikationen

• Education and experience: High School Diploma or GED and varied clerical experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with staff, parents, and students.

Aufgaben

• Organize, coordinate, schedule and perform a wide variety of clerical and office functions for a large middle school.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Principal, including scheduling and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate records, calendars, and communications between district, site staff and the public.

Kenntnisse

Clerical experience

Office administration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Starting Date: Jan 1, 2027

Job Description

Class Code: 7779

Basic Function: Organize, coordinate, schedule and perform office functions at a large middle school; serve as secretary to the Principal and coordinate communications between administrators, District and site personnel, parents students and the general public; train and provide work direction to clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Mercer County Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: School Secretary II – Middle Reports to: Director

Job Class Code: 7779 Work Schedule: See Salary Schedule

Pay Scale: See Salary Schedule Approval Date: 1992

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

BASIC FUNCTION

Organize, coordinate, schedule and perform office functions at a large middle school; serve as secretary to the Principal and coordinate communications between administrators, District and site personnel, parents, students and the general public; train and provide work direction to clerical personnel and others as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

School Secretary II - Middle School incumbents perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties in a large middle school with a larger number of faculty, student body enrollment and educational programs. School Secretary I - Middle School incumbents perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties in a small to medium-sized school.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Organize, coordinate, schedule and perform a wide variety of clerical and other office functions and activities related to the administration of diverse programs and operations at a large middle school; prioritize and schedule duties and assignments to assure efficiency and effectiveness and meet established time lines.


• Serve as secretary and provide administrative assistance to the Principal; make, schedule and arrange appointments, meetings and conferences; independently compose letters, memoranda and bulletins as directed; take and transcribe dictation as required.


• Organize budget and financial material to maintain accurate fiscal records; record expenditures and transfer funds as appropriate; assist in the preparation of annual budgets and other annual reports.


• Coordinate the Principal's office, acting as receptionist, and contact and reference source for staff, students, parents and the public; perform public relations and communications services for the Principal.


• Provide information over the phone or in personal contacts with parents, students or school personnel as appropriate; route calls to appropriate personnel as necessary; coordinate and maintain the school calendar of events.


• Train and provide work direction to clerical personnel, students and others as assigned.


• Type from rough drafts or verbal instructions a variety of materials such as master schedules, letters, memorandums, requisitions, lists, bulletins, reports and statistical data.


• Collect and account for money collected in conjunction with student body funds, last lost or damaged books and other school activities; account for and maintain the cash fund as assigned; prepare student body financial report.


• Process the certificated and classified payroll including the completion and submission of time sheets to the supervisor and District Office; maintain accurate records with respect to personnel; assist substitute teachers and classified personnel by providing them with keys and materials; secure period substitutes and prepare substitute time sheets.


• Initiate office and general school supply purchase orders; receive, store and distribute supplies and office materials; maintain materials and equipment inventory; maintain department purchase orders.


• Perform a wide variety of problem-solving tasks in support of certificated, classified and management personnel.


• Operate a variety of office machines such as typewriter, copiers, calculator and computer equipment.


• Utilize a mimeograph machine for forms, certificates, passes, slips and a variety of other items.


• Perform First Aid according to established guidelines and procedures.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• School office terminology, practices and procedures.


• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.


• Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.


• Receptionist and telephone techniques and etiquette.


• Letter and report writing skills.


• Health and safety regulations.


• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.


• Oral and written communication skills.


• Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.


• District organization, operations, policies and objectives.


• First Aid practices.

ABILITY TO

• Perform office, secretarial and clerical work to assist the Principal with a variety of administrative tasks.


• Learn, interpret, apply and explain school and District policies, rules and objectives.


• Understand and perform duties within scope of authority.


• Establish and implement revised office procedures as needed and according to established guidelines.


• Understand and interpret rules and written direction and apply to specific situations.


• Compose correspondence independently.


• Perform duties effectively with many demands on time and constant interruptions.


• Type at an acceptable rate of speed.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.


• Operate a variety of office machines including computer equipment.


• Meet schedules and time lines.


• Plan and organize work.


• Train and provide work direction to others.


• Maintain records and prepare reports.


• Work confidentially with discretion.


• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Understand and follow oral and written directions.


• Work independently with little direction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years of varied and increasingly responsible clerical or secretarial experience.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Mercer County School District reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice. This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

Job Details

Job ID: 5978610

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Jan 1, 2027

Bookkeeper/School Secretary II - Middle

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full-Time