School Leadership and Support Specialist

Lexington County School District One; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington County School District One Instructional Services is seeking a dedicated School Leadership and Support Specialist to provide administrative and clerical support to executive leaders and programs in Lexington, South Carolina. The role involves handling calendars, data entry, and essential office functions to ensure smooth district operations.

The position requires a high school diploma with 2–3 years of secretarial, accounting or bookkeeping experience, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Minimum education level is a high school diploma with two to three years of secretarial, accounting and bookkeeping experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and clerical support to assigned administrators and programs.
• Manage calendars and communications with stakeholders.
• Conduct bookkeeping, data entry and records maintenance.
• Prepare documents, reports and presentations for executives.
• Coordinate course numbers/codes and graduation planning with district leadership.
• Assist in budget related transactions and procurement processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and student information.

Skills

Secretarial

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Calendar management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

School Leadership and Support Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963984
Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 3:25 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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Position Title: Specialist, School Leadership and Support

Department: Instructional Services

Reports To: Chief Academic Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum education level is a high school diploma with two to three years of secretarial, accounting and bookkeeping experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

8 Hours/230 Days

Support Staff Salary Scale (Grade 12)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, responsible for providing direct administrative and clerical support to the assigned administrators and programs. Conducts such duties as project management, bookkeeping, word processing, data entry, establishing and maintaining files and records, responding to inquiries from multiple stakeholders, managing calendars, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials
• Assists the executive level directors by performing a variety of complex or specialized secretarial and administrative duties.
• Maintains the calendar and schedule for the executive level directors.
• Maintains and processes correspondence for the executive level directors.
• Assists the executive level directors with preparing documents, reports and presentations.
• Supports administrators in planning, organizing, setting up, and breaking down leadership events and meetings.
• Manages the technical aspects of the high school course catalog in collaboration with the Executive Director of High Schools and Postsecondary Pathways.
• Coordinates course numbers/codes, honors applications, innovative course applications, etc. with the District and South Carolina Department of Education.
• Assists the Executive Director of High Schools and Postsecondary Pathways and school-based graduation coordinators with planning and executing graduation for the District high schools.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to processes related to course management and other aspects of the job.
• Conducts a wide variety of bookkeeping duties including, but not limited to, maintaining financial records, recording transactions in subsidiary ledgers, summarizing and balancing entries, transferring data to general ledgers, identifying and correcting incorrect postings, maintaining and coordinating budget related transactions, etc.
• Receives, verifies and processes purchase orders from schools and/or departments and keys information into computer; verifies purchase orders against invoices for payment; enters fixed asset information into computer systems; communicates with vendors as needed.
• Maintains files on financial activities.
• Performs secretarial and clerical duties associated with office activities.
• Prepares and maintains employment, payroll, benefits and attendance records as assigned.
• Assists in assembling information for external auditors as needed.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Budgetary responsibility as delegated by supervisors. No supervisory responsibility.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. Advanced knowledge of the principles of office management and organization. Knowledge of and skill in the preparation, maintenance and submittal of various district, state and federal records and reports necessary for the position. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of equipment, materials and supplies