Secretary

Harrison; Mississippi; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison County School District is seeking a Secretary to support the school office at 20 Child Development Center. The position is full-time with a 210- or 240-day calendar, requiring a background check and child abuse registry clearance in line with Mississippi requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong computer skills, typing ability, and excellent telephone and people skills. The role involves assisting administrators, handling scheduling, maintaining student records, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Requires criminal background check and child abuse registry check as per Mississippi law.
• Satisfactory employment record required.
• Associate degree desirable; high school diploma minimum with 5 years experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar software.
• Must be multi-tasked with typing skills and filing procedures.
• Excellent telephone and people skills.
• Knowledge of office equipment including calculators and typewriters.
• Excellent math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Director in general administrative operations.
• Provide information to other school systems, teachers, and others as requested.
• Handle scheduling, coordinating, and clerical tasks.
• Prepare and review reports as assigned by administrators.
• Maintain student records as required.
• Receive and route all incoming calls and manage attendance logs.
• Support teachers with instructional materials as needed.
• Manage changes to student schedules per administrator direction.

Skills

Word processing

Excel

Typing

Filing procedures

Telephone skills

Office equipment

Math skills

Education

Associate degree desirable

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years related experience

Job description

Please carefully review the job posting information below.

Posting Name: Secretary

Location: 20 Child Development Center

Posting Begin Date: 05/01/2026

Posting End Date: N/A

Full Time: Yes

Job Category: Non-Certified Application

Schedule: 210 Days

N/A

Licensed Position: No

Secretary

QUALIFICATIONS

• In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.
• A satisfactory employment record.
• Associate degree desirable, high school minimum and five years previous experience.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar software.
• Must be multi-task oriented with good typing skills and knowledge of filing procedures.
• Must possess excellent telephone and people skills.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of various office equipment including but not limited to calculators, computers and typewriters.
• Excellent math skills a must.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal, Assistant Principal, and Director of the school to which they are assigned.

JOB GOAL

To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office so that the office’s maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Principal, Assistant Principal or Director in general administrative operations.
• Supplies information requested through questionnaires or otherwise to other school systems, teachers, and others.
• Assumes such scheduling, coordinating, and clerical functions as the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Director may assign.
• Prepares and reviews reports as assigned by the Principal. Assistant Principal, or Director.
• Maintains such student records as shall be required.
• Receives and routes all incoming calls.
• Maintains a daily teacher attendance log and the concomitant records for substitute teachers.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials as requested.
• Processes all changes and adjustments in student schedules as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Director.
• Maintains a log of visitors to the school.
• Reports to the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Director any developments or problems requiring their awareness or action.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

EQUIPMENT

• Standard office computers, equipment and supplies.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel to school district buildings, and professional meetings as required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

Standard School Environment

Note: Also see the Checklist of Duties for the Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

210 or 240 (dependent on placement) days annually with salary in accordance with the Administrative Salary Schedule as approved by the Harrison County School District.

EVALUATION

Performance of the Secretary will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA STATUS:Not Exempt

Revision Date: 04/24/2023

School Board Approval Date:

By signing below the applicant/employee acknowledges reading and understanding the requirements of the Harrison County School District Job Description.

Applicant/Employee Signature: _____________________________________Date: ________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________Date:__________________