Elementary Main Office Secretary/Clerk

ReNEW Schools; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville, IN seeks a school clerical assistant to work with students, staff and the public. You will handle attendance, records transfers, phone coverage and front desk duties, supporting the social workers and nurse in absence of staff.

Strong organization and reliable demeanor are essential. Responsibilities include data entry, bus information coordination, announcements, mail sorting and ensuring smooth end-of-day and year-end procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Internal candidates must have completed Clerical Skills Proficiency and Skyward exams.
• External candidates must pass clerical & Skyward exams within probation.
• Demonstrates ability to work with students, staff and public.
• Interview with Building Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student bus information with other secretaries.
• Post daily attendance/tardy figures in Skyward in the absence of the attendance secretary.
• Keep records of 4th graders transferring to MIS and send records to the school.
• Collect data concerning absences and tardies.
• Assist parents, teachers and students at counter.
• Answer telephones and sort/distribute mail.
• Post signage for front marquee.
• Administer first aid and give medication in absence of nurse; assist with student accidents.
• Assist with beginning and end of year procedures.
• Clerical support for social workers.
• Manage student emergency cards and staff emergency calling list.
• Create daily announcements.
• Deliver items to classrooms as needed.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Building Administrator.

Skills

Ability to work with students, staff,

Positive outlook toward the school

Pleasant disposition

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Clerical Skills Proficiency

Skyward exams

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates ability to work with students, staff and public,


• Has a positive outlook toward the school system, the school and co-workers,


• Exhibits a pleasant disposition,


• Previous evaluations from this school corporation,


• Internal candidates must have successfully completed Clerical Skills Proficiency and Skyward exams,


• External candidates must pass clerical & Skyward exams within the probationary period,


• High school diploma or equivalent,


• Interview with Building Administrator,

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work along with other secretaries to coordinate student bus information


• Post daily attendance/tardy figures in Skyward in the absence of the attendance secretary


• Assists in keeping a record of 4th graders who will be transferring to MIS and sending those records to the school


• Responsible for collecting data concerning absences and tardies


• Assist parents, teachers and students at counter


• Answer telephones, assist in sorting and distributing mail


• Post signage for front marquee


• Administer first aid & give medication in absence of nurse and help with change of clothes for student accidents


• Assists with beginning and end of the year procedures


• Responsible for clerical work needed by the social worker(s)


• Responsible for student emergency cards and staff emergency calling list


• Create daily announcements


• Delivers items to classrooms as needed


• Any other duties assigned by Building Administrator