Secondary School Office Secretary - Detail-Oriented

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Rockville (RI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a School Office Secretary—Secondary to provide front-office support at a secondary school. You will perform accounting ledgers, budget reports, attendance, payroll cards, and other clerical duties to keep the school office running smoothly.

The position requires a high school diploma with bookkeeping training and at least three years of secretarial experience; background clearance is required. This is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month role with benefits and an 8-hour day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with bookkeeping training.
• Three years of secretarial experience; one year in a school environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephones, greet visitors, and route inquiries to staff.
• Maintain accounting ledgers, petty cash, and budget reports.
• Process free and reduced meal applications; prepare payroll cards and attendance records.
• Provide typing support and training supervision for student assistants.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Bookkeeping

Arithmetic calculations

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

General office software

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a School Office Secretary—Secondary to provide front-office support at a secondary school. You will perform accounting ledgers, budget reports, attendance, payroll cards, and other clerical duties to keep the school office running smoothly.

The position requires a high school diploma with bookkeeping training and at least three years of secretarial experience; background clearance is required. This is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month role with benefits and an 8-hour day.