Secretary I

Sheridan School District (AR); Sheridan (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Personal leave

School holidays off

Job summary

Sheridan School District (AR) is seeking a Secretary I to join District Wide in Sheridan, AR. Starting immediately, the role involves general office duties, heavy data entry, and coordinating communications for students, staff, and the public.

The position offers a 200-day contract, 7.5 hours per day, standard deductions, and benefits like sick and personal leave; salary is based on the district schedule and is not exempt under FLSA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks required and paid by candidate (State Police, FBI, DHS).
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to use a desktop computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Answer multi-line phones and route messages to staff.
• Input and organize data using district computer programs, including confidential data.
• Perform high-volume computer work and maintain accuracy under interruptions.
• Maintain regular and up-to-date filing system.
• Work with attendance, transcripts, immunization records, schedules, and registrations.
• Communicate with students, parents, staff, community members and public officers.
• Schedule appointments and arrange conferences, interviews and meetings.
• Prepare and disseminate documentation to students, staff, parents, community and media.
• Meet deadlines for reports and projects.
• Maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries.
• Represent the school and district in interactions with stakeholders.
• Maintain required certifications and training hours.
• Comply with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Attend work regularly and be punctual.

Skills

Follow verbal and written directions

Desktop computer use

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Secretary I

Sheridan School District (AR) DISTRICT WIDE - Sheridan, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed , and Sheridan School District (AR)

Job Details

Job ID: 5942752

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SECRETARY AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 1. 200 day contract; 7.50 hours per day.
• 2. Salary based on district salary schedule for the position.
• 3. FLSA Status: Not Exempt
• 3. 10 days Sick Leave per year of employment.
• 4. 3 days personal leave per year of employment.
• 5. School holidays off work.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Must pass an Arkansas State Police background check, an FBI background check, and a Department of Human Services background check all at your own expense. ($48.25)
• 3. Must have the ability to follow directions both verbal and written.
• 4. Must have the ability to use a desk top computer.
• 5. Must be able to communicate effectively.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Performs general office duties including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff, greeting the public, typing, proofreading, checking and recording information, filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
• 2. Researches, creates, inputs, formats, organizes and edits relevant data as needed or requested and prepares in a usable format.
• 3. Completes a high volume of computer work, using District computer programs, to input a high volume of data with speed and accuracy, including confidential data, in an environment with constant interruptions.
• 4. Maintains a regular and up-to-date filing system.
• 5. Works with various school and student reports including, but not limited to: attendance, transcripts, report cards, immunization records, schedules, and registration.
• 6. Communicates with students, parents, staff, community members and public officers regarding various school related issues.
• 7. Maintains a schedule of appointments and makes arrangements for conferences, interviews and meetings.
• 8. Composes and disseminates documentation to students, staff, parents, community and media.
• 9. Develops and meets established deadlines for reports and projects as required.
• 10. Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.
• 11. Professionally represents the school and the district in interactions with parents, community, staff and students.
• 12. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• 13. Complies with applicable district, state, local and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• 14. Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Physical Requirements: Inside work with no exposure to weather conditions. Work environment is climate controlled. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; sitting for extended periods of time; bending, kneeling or stooping, reaching overhead to store or retrieve materials, and walking.

Intelligence

Requires the ability to read and follow a variety of instructions. Must demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.43 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Missy Walley , Asst. Superintendent
• DISTRICT WIDE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]