Secretary - Magnolia Park

Ocean Springs School District; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Springs School District invites applications for a Secretary at Magnolia Park Elementary to support the principal and maintain an efficient front office. This full-time, classified staff position runs 210–220 days per year, with responsibilities including confidential records, typing, filing, and general office operations.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or higher, strong written and oral communication, and a professional demeanor when interacting with students,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or greater.
• Ability to maintain full confidentiality.
• Experience as a secretary.
• Commitment to student-centered learning.
• Skilled in the use of computer software to perform word processing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Competent in office operations to include typing, filing, record keeping, and office equipment operations and bookkeeping.
• Maintain and meet OSSD timelines.
• Interpersonal skills in working with students, teachers, professional colleagues, administration, parents, and community.
• Good physical condition with ability to lift 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• To assist principal in facilitating the efficient operation of the office.

Skills

Confidentiality

Secretary experience

Student-centered learning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Office equipment operations

Record keeping software

Job description

TITLE: SECRETARY - MAGNOLIA PARK ELEMENTARY

POSITION AVAILABLE: January 4, 2027

Qualifications

• High School diploma or greater
• Ability to maintain full confidentiality
• Experience as a secretary
• Commitment to student-centered learning
• Skilled in the use of computer software to perform word processing
• Reliable attendance and work ethic
• Competent in office operations to include typing, filing, record keeping, and office equipment operations and bookkeeping
• Competent use of business English, office policies, and procedures
• Maintain and meet OSSD timelines
• Strong written and oral communication skills; grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Interpersonal skills in working with students, teachers, professional colleagues, administration, parents, and community
• Other requirements as outlined by the Board and by Administration
• Good physical condition with ability to lift 10 pounds

JOB GOAL

To assist principal in facilitating the efficient operation of the office.

SALARY

Commensurate with Ocean Springs salary schedule for classified positions for the 2026-2027 school year.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

210 - 220 days per school year - Classified/Non-Exempt

Any person desiring to transfer within the system must adhere to School Board Policy GBE.

The Ocean Springs School District employs qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap.