School Secretary (10-Month) — Clerical & Data Assistant

Howard County Public School System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Public School System seeks a school-based Secretary to provide confidential clerical support at two elementary campuses, Bushy Park and Triadelphia Ridge. The role includes typing, records maintenance, attendance and registration duties, and assisting teachers with newsletters and field trips.

The position is full-time on a 10-month calendar within the HCEA-ESP unit; fingerprinting, background checks, and E-Verify are required. Salary scale Grade 7; benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college credits or degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications preferred; familiarity with school settings is a plus.
• One year of general office experience required; MSDE credential evaluation for foreign credentials may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform general secretarial tasks including typing, records maintenance, files, mail distribution.
• Answer telephones and relay messages; communicate with staff, students, parents, and visitors.
• Prepare letters, reports, forms and newsletters; maintain student data and attendance records.
• Operate office equipment; assist with registrations, field trips, and scheduling.
• Assist teachers with curricular materials and weekly newsletters.

Skills

Record keeping

Confidentiality

General clerical duties

Typing

Word processing

Data entry

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 college credit hours substituted

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard County Public School System seeks a school-based Secretary to provide confidential clerical support at two elementary campuses, Bushy Park and Triadelphia Ridge. The role includes typing, records maintenance, attendance and registration duties, and assisting teachers with newsletters and field trips.

The position is full-time on a 10-month calendar within the HCEA-ESP unit; fingerprinting, background checks, and E-Verify are required. Salary scale Grade 7; benefits included.