Bradley Central Secretary

Bradley 61; Bradley (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley School District 61 is seeking a Secretary to provide essential administrative support to the Principal and the school office. The role ensures smooth operations, accurate record-keeping, and timely communication with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities include opening/closing the office, managing schedules, processing purchases, and assisting teachers with materials, while maintaining filing systems and handling routine correspondence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1–3 years of office administration experience.
• Proficient typing speed of 60+ wpm; strong Microsoft Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the office daily.
• Maintain and transfer student records for year-end.
• Process schedule changes under the principal's direction.
• Manage funds for food services, insurance, trips, and materials.
• Assist teachers with instructional materials as needed.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate conferences/interviews.
• Handle purchasing for supplies and books for next year.
• Record attendance and communicate absences to guardians.
• Type and distribute announcements and correspondence.
• Operate office equipment and answer phones.

Skills

Typing 60+wpm

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bradley Central Secretary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5865646

Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Principal and the school office to assure smooth and efficient operation of the office.

DUTIES

• Responsible for opening and locking the office at the beginning and end of each workday.
• Maintains student records as shall be required and transfers all students' permanent records to next year.
• Processes all changes and adjustments in student schedules as directed by the principal.
• Maintains and counts monies for food services where required, student insurance, student pictures, field trips, class projects, student fees, textbooks, etc.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials as directed by the principal.
• Maintains schedule of appointments and makes arrangements for conferences and interviews.
• Collects, organizes and checks purchase orders for supplies and books for next school year.
• Marks personnel who are absent and fill out substitute teacher forms to be signed at the end of the day.
• Checks student attendance and when applicable inform the cook of the number of students eating.
• Keeps record of student absences and call to verify the absence with legal guardian.
• Types and maintains daily announcements.
• Operates office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, etc.
• Answers telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Greets visitors, students/staff and callers, handles their inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Sets up and maintains paper and electronic filing systems for records, scheduling, correspondence, and other material.
• Reviews inventory of supplies, orders as necessary, and re-stocks supply closet when items are received.
• Locates and attaches appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
• Opens, reads, routes, and distributes incoming mail and other material, and prepare answers to routine letters.
• Completes forms in accordance with school district procedures.
• Makes copies of correspondence and other printed material.
• Reviews work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensures that district format policies are followed, and recommends revisions.
• Composes, types, and distributes meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
• Tends to sick or injured students and prepares any accident or illness forms required.
• Makes changes in the bell system as directed by the building principal.Prepares and handles packages for shipping and/or pick-up.
• May be required to scan student ID badges at lunch as needed at location.
• May be required to perform other tasks as assigned by the building principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 1-3 years experience in an office administration or related position.
• Must be able to type 60+ wpm
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, etc.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.45 Per Hour