Secretary V at Lincoln Magnet

LINCOLN MAGNET SCHOOL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Magnet School in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a Secretary V to provide front-office support, manage funds and paperwork, answer calls, and assist the principal and staff.

The position requires neat appearance, strong English spelling, 45 wpm typing, proficiency in Microsoft Office and FileMaker, and the ability to work with teachers, students and the public. 8 hours per day, 260 working days per year, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Neat appearance and professional office etiquette are required.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions with minimal supervision.
• Must communicate well with principals, teachers, parents and the public.
• Strong literacy and accurate spelling in business English.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and FileMaker is preferred.
• Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records for Revolving Fund, Instructional Fund and Activities Account.
• Prepare monthly substitute rating sheets and type Principal’s correspondence.
• Order supplies for the office, classrooms and building.
• Answer incoming calls and assist visitors as needed.
• Administer minor first aid and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Neat appearance

Telephone etiquette

Public schools interest

Follow written and oral directions

Willingness to cross-train

Communication with staff/public

Business English

Typing 45 wpm

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

FileMaker

Job description

Springfield School District 186 Lincoln Magnet School - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Secretary V at Lincoln Magnet

Springfield School District 186 Lincoln Magnet School - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186

Job Details

Job ID: 5901579
Application Deadline: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HOURS PER DAY: 8

DAYS PER YEAR: 260 Days Including 16 Paid Holidays

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Neat appearance - telephone and office etiquette - interest in public schools and children
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and to complete tasks with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to supervise and be willing to be involved in some type of cross training program to meet the needs of the office
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with principals, teachers, parents, students and general public
• Working knowledge of business English and accurate spelling
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, FileMaker, working with live date online
• Ability to maintain files
• Accurate typing at a minimum of 45 wpm

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain bookkeeping records of Revolving Fund, Instructional Fund and Activities Account, Payroll
• Prepare monthly substitute rating sheets
• Type Principal’s correspondence
• Order supplies for office/teachers/building
• Answer incoming calls
• Administer minor first aid
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $175.92 Per Day
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required