Secretary - School (Lee's Summit West HS)

LEE'S SUMMIT WEST; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee's Summit West High School is seeking a detail-oriented Secretary for the School to provide clerical support to assigned administrators. The role involves data compilation, report preparation, and maintaining both paper and electronic records across departments.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects, handling communications with staff and the public, managing inventory, and supporting meetings and budgets in a fast-paced school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in secretarial/administrative support preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Compile data for reports and processing requests.
• Coordinate projects, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain a variety of documents, files, and records.

Skills

Office equipment

Record keeping

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Secretary - School (Lee's Summit West HS)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

2026-27 School Year

182 days/year

8 hrs/day

Purpose Statement

The job of Secretary School was established for the purpose/s of providing a variety of secretarial support to assigned administrators and/or department; establishing and maintaining department records; coordinating assigned projects, and compiling and distributing a wide variety of material and reports.

Essential Functions

• Compiles data (e.g. work orders, budget reports, specialized reports, personnel records, etc.) for the purpose of preparing reports or processing requests.
• Coordinates assigned projects and/or program components (e.g. proper distribution of materials to a variety of departments, arrangements for conferences, meetings, travel requirements, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records {e.g. work orders, timesheets, expense reimbursement requests, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials (e.g. forms, office supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports and other materials (e.g. letters, memorandums, minutes, charts, periodic and ad-hoc reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing a written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Processes a variety of documents and materials (e.g. timesheets, work orders, requisitions, travel reimbursements, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information in compliance with established administrative guidelines.
• Researches assigned topics for the purpose of providing information that addresses school operations.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. district staff, other schools, government agencies, the general public, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.
• Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: commonly accepted office application software and machines; and vocational standards.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data, and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with detailed information/data, and working in multiple locations (by assignment).

RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget.

The utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

None Specified

Required Testing

None Specified

Continuing Educ.ITraining

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Job Details

Job ID: 5979859

Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Categories

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dawn Harrison , Human Resources Specialist
• 301 NE TUDOR RD
• LEES SUMMIT , Missouri 64086
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary

Salary: $20.13 to $28.47 Per Hour

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