Secretary IV

Wayne RESA; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dearborn Public Schools seeks a Secretary IV for Henry Ford Elementary. This 10‑month, 8‑hour position supports the office with frontline customer service, information dissemination, and confidential reporting.

The role includes budgeting assistance, records management, and coordination with administrators to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities cover greeting the public, managing student records in MiStar, handling sensitive information, and performing clerical duties while upholding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass Grammar, Spelling, Math, Office Filing/Sorting, Proofreading, Computer Applications Skills tests at 70%. Must have passing score of 70% on bookkeeping test.
• Knowledge of electronic communication (i.e. e-mail).
• Orally proficient in Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cheerful and friendly telephone and face to face contact with the general public and students.
• Keep informed regarding all school activities.
• Provide accurate information to the general public and students regarding school services and related programs.
• Refer inquiries to supervisor for problem-solving and proper information.
• Maintain confidentiality and a professional attitude toward the organization.
• Be a team player and assist in administrative tasks as needed.
• Make appointments for supervisor and higher-level staff.
• Support duties of lower classifications and ensure timely, accurate work.
• Handle school funds, budgeting items, and petty cash as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Office software

Electronic communication

Arabic language (oral)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MiStar

Job description

DEARBORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS

TITLE: Secretary IV - Henry Ford Elementary - 10months - 8 hours

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. 2. Good personal appearance with avoidance of extremes in dress and actions.
3. 3. Ability to pass Grammar, Spelling, Math, Office Filing/Sorting, Proofreading, Computer Applications Skills tests at 70%. Must have passing score of 70% on bookkeeping test.
4. 4. Knowledge of electronic communication (i.e. e-mail).
5. 5. Orally proficient in Arabic preferred.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Specified by Human Resources upon assignment to a department or school building.

JOB GOAL

Ensure the smooth and efficient function of the department or office as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Maintain cheerful and friendly telephone and face to face contact with the general public and students.
2. 2. Keep informed regarding all school activities.
3. 3. Provide accurate information to the general public and students regarding school services and related programs.
4. 4. Refer individual inquiries to immediate supervisor for problem-solving, proper information and/or services.
5. 5. Must have good judgment; be able to maintain confidentiality; be dependable and honest; and maintain a professional attitude toward the whole organization.
6. 6. Must be willing to be a team player.
7. 7. Make appointments for supervisor
8. 8. Perform and support all duties of lower classifications.
9. 9. Assume responsibility for the prompt and accurate performance of work where delays and errors would result in direct impairment of service to the public.
10. 10. Supervise the operation and maintenance of all building office machines.
11. 11. Make appointments for immediate supervisor.
12. 12. Provide assistance to administrative superiors in handling public contacts and complaints.
13. 13. Maintain student records in MiStar.
14. 14. Word process letters, bulletins, and reports.
15. 15. Handle confidential matters that relate to technical budgeting items.
16. 16. Assume responsibility for fund accounting.
17. 17. Manage accounts for Title, Unit, building account purchases, SMART system, Reconciliations: purchasing cards, bank statements, petty cash, purchase orders.
18. 18. Provide bookkeeping and accounting functions as assigned.
19. 19. Assume responsibility to handle all school funds such as fees, petty cash funds and activity funds.
20. 20. Assist in the preparation of the budget.
21. 21. Office Manager: Assume responsibility for directing, planning, and seeing that work is accomplished by clerical staff of lower classifications.
22. 22. Assume responsibility for personnel records, their accuracy and transcription in order process payroll.
23. 23. May be assigned to dispense medicine to students after training from district medical staff and with parental permission.
24. 24. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 months – 12 months depending upon assignment, DFSE Salary Schedule

EVALUATION

Annually

CLASSIFICATION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11

Secretary IV - - - - - - $23.57 $24.59 $25.59 $26.59 $27.59

* indicates essential functions of the job

At Dearborn Public Schools, we value diversity and strive to create and sustain inclusive and equitable policies, practices, and environments that support our students, staff, and community members. We value the diverse backgrounds of individuals in our community and work to cultivate an organizational mindset in which equity is embodied in all of our work.Dearborn Public Schools is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive workplace. Dearborn Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential job functions.