Secretary 4

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools' Mort Elementary in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Secretary 4 to serve as the principal's office manager and handle clerical, payroll, and bookkeeping duties for the school site.

The role requires supervision of clerical staff, maintenance of personnel and financial records, and coordination of purchasing, payroll, and audits in accordance with district policies. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of secretarial, clerical, and bookkeeping experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• One year of required experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Ability to independently follow district policies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as office manager and secretary for school principal.
• Prepares payroll and maintains school personnel records.
• Manages substitute personnel.
• Maintains school financial records and internal controls.
• Processes and monitors purchase orders and supplies.
• Receives and distributes all supplies and textbooks.
• Answers telephones and handles messages.
• Distributes and maintains building keys.
• Opens and distributes mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Office management

Education

High school diploma

Secretarial certificate

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Secretary 4

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956870
Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Summary:
The Secretary 4, Elementary, performs secretarial work involving moderately complex office and clerical duties, as well as bookkeeping and related accounting functions in the preparation and maintenance of financial records of an elementary school site. The Secretary 4, Elementary, performs secretarial and clerical tasks requiring independent judgement and action, including decision- making in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Under the supervision of the school principal, the Secretary 4, Elementary, will perform bookkeeping duties associated with the effective financial operation of the school for the school activity fund as well as the school's supply budgets. Internal and external audits will play a role in employee evaluation.
SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as office manager and secretary for school principal.
• Prepares payroll and maintains in-school personnel records as directed.
• Manages substitute personnel as appropriate.
• Maintains school financial records, including generalized and specialized files.
• Maintains district-prescribed accounting and internal control procedures over school activity funds.
• Ensures established procedures are followed including receipting onsite funds (e.g. ticket sales, memory book purchases, field trips, fundraisers, etc.), prepares deposits, and ensures deposits are submitted to the bank within established timeframes.
• Prepares checks for disbursements based on approved check requisitions.
• Reconciles monthly bank statement and financial data for principal’s and Internal Auditing’s review.
• Monitors financial procedures with individuals responsible for school site financial operations within district guidelines (e.g. student activities, fundraisers, bookstore, athletic department, and student clubs).
• Processes and monitors purchase orders and purchasing card (P-card) transactions, receives and distributes all supplies, equipment, and textbooks in the prescribed computer system in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• On an emergency basis, operates the Health Clinic when necessary.
• Coordinates school maintenance requests.
• Monitors students in the office for various reasons.
• Makes designated school wide announcements and answers intercom/radios.
• Distributes, collects, and maintains building keys.
• Answers telephones and takes messages as appropriate.
• Utilizes district-provided email for day-to-day work-related correspondence.
• Opens and distributes mail and assembles material for use by principal. Prepares bulk mailings.
• Answers inquiries requiring interpretation of organization’s policy and procedures.
• Meets public and assists in completing forms, questionnaires and /or applications.
• Supervises a small number of employees.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or challenging customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills. Adapts to new technologies. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Keeps technical skills up to date.
NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in secretarial, clerical, and bookkeeping. Supervisory experience preferred. One (1) year of required experience must be in accounting or bookkeeping records.

Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Calculates figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Performs these operations using units of American money.

Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

Position Type: Full-time Job Categories:

Support Staff > Secretary

Contact Information

• Althea Walker
• 901 East Kennedy Boulevard
• Tampa, Florida 33602
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]