School Secretary - 12-Month Admin Support

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools seeks a Secretary for the Principal (12-month) at Valleyview Elementary in Lakeland, FL. The role supports clerical tasks across offices and requires typing and basic data handling.

The position involves handling correspondence, data entry and routine reports, with responsibility for mail and records, and occasional public contact. Strong basic office skills and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED with typing courses.
• Some knowledge of business English, punctuation, spelling and arithmetic.
• Ability to type at a prescribed rate of speed.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Ability to keep routine records and make simple reports.
• Some skill in the use of office and duplicating equipment.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Types letters, memoranda, reports, cards, statements, purchase orders and other materials.
• Sorts and files correspondence, reports and vouchers.
• Receives, verifies, catalogs and prepares library materials for distribution.
• Screens and refers office callers and takes messages.
• Posts data to forms or records and assists with routine reports.

Skills

Typing speed

Office procedures

Arithmetic

Records & reports

Office equipment

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Duplicating equipment

Job description

Polk County Public Schools seeks a Secretary for the Principal (12-month) at Valleyview Elementary in Lakeland, FL. The role supports clerical tasks across offices and requires typing and basic data handling.

The position involves handling correspondence, data entry and routine reports, with responsibility for mail and records, and occasional public contact. Strong basic office skills and a high school diploma are required.