School Secretary- Monticello Elementary

Lawrence County School District; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence County School District is seeking a dedicated Secretary to support classroom operations and administrative tasks. You will assist with copying, filing, mail distribution, and supervise students in non-classroom activities under the principal's guidance.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, basic arithmetic, and proficient use of word processing tools. Prior clerical experience is preferred; high school diploma required. The role is on-site at district offices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior successful clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the copying and distribution of documents and other materials for administrative, instructional and clerical staff.
• Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for up-to-date reference.
• Assists with answering telephone calls and providing information to callers.
• Assists in distributing incoming mail appropriately.
• Assists in maintaining inventories of supplies and materials.
• Assists in supervising and managing students in non-classroom activities such as cafeteria, recess, and busing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Job description

SECRETARY

Position Purpose

To assist with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with the copying and distribution of documents and other materials (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for administrative, instructional and clerical staff.
• Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference.
• Assists with answering telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers.
• Assists in distributing incoming mail appropriately.
• Assists in maintaining inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Assists in supervising and managing students in non-classroom activities such as cafeteria, recess, and busing.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Work in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior successful clerical experience preferred.

RESPONSIBLE TO: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Postings current as of 11/7/2026 4:07:33 AM CST.

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