FUTURE OPENING - Clerical

Applitrack; Mississippi; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

George County School District is seeking a School Secretary to ensure smooth office operations and support administration. The role emphasizes accurate paperwork, calendar management, and effective communication with staff, students, and families.

The position requires strong computer skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work with diverse groups. Prior secretarial or office-management experience is preferred, with 200/240-day term options depending on the school level.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required; college coursework preferred.
• Experience with office management and training in business/word processing.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and manage records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in composing documents and notices for staff and stakeholders.
• Maintain calendars and schedule meetings and events.
• Answer telephone calls and provide information to callers and visitors.
• Disseminate mail and manage deliveries within the school.
• Maintain files and records for compliance and audit trails.
• Support budgeting and basic bookkeeping tasks as needed.
• Coordinate school activities and liaise with external organizations.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Cooperative relationships

Follow instructions

Basic math

Computer skills

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Time management

Office procedures

Policy knowledge

Office equipment

Professionalism

Written communication

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduation

College coursework in business/word processing/office procedures

Office management experience (related area)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: George County School District
• Date Available: Unknown
• Closing Date: Unknown

Job Title: School Secretary

Job Purpose: To insure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office so that the office's maximum positive impact on the education of students can be realized, and to assist and relieve the administration of paperwork and impediments so that maximum attention can be devoted to the central problems of education and educational administration.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of office management procedures.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations, District policies and procedures, principles, guidelines, and best practices related to department (e.g., Pupil Services, Human Resources, Facilities and Business).
• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.
• Diplomatic, congenial manner, well groomed appearance.
• Ability to spell, punctuate, and compose routine correspondence; good communication skills including but not limited to, proper, telephone etiquette.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduation
• Prior secretarial experience preferred
• College level course work in business, word processing, and office procedures preferred
• Successful experience with office management in related area preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: N/A

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Reports to job location at specified time as designated by the Superintendent
• Composes documents (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for Principal or for the purpose of requesting or providing information, confirming events, etc.,
• Prepares, copies and distributes notices, memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of informing school employees, students, parents, and others regarding activities, events or other work-related matters,
• Assists in coordinating school activities and functional responsibilities related to subject areas over which the school has oversight,
• Attends school and other related meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions,
• Assists in maintaining the daily/weekly/monthly calendar of the school for the purpose of coordinating the scheduling of work-related appointments, activities, meetings, etc.,
• Assists in planning and scheduling department events and activities, and maintaining calendar of department events,
• Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance,
• Answers telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers and visitors,
• Serves as liaison with outside organizations related to school activities, etc.
• Maintains the office inventory
• Performs the tasks of the bookkeeper, receptionist or attendance clerk as needed.
• Assists in disseminating the U.S. mail, inter-districts mail and other deliveries.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
• Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.
• Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.

Terms of Employment: At Will / 200 Days (Elementary & Middle School)

At Will / 240 Days (High School)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Postings current as of 10/6/2026 10:10:52 AM CST.