SY 26-27 Secretary I (Eligibility Application)

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a clerical support role within Talent Administration (9401). The position involves typing, filing, scheduling, and handling telephones in a school setting.

The starting salary is $27,699 annually under the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers union salary schedule, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent and basic PC/word processing skills. This non-instructional role emphasizes accuracy and organizational ability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of office practices and standard office equipment.
• Basic English spelling and arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Type correspondence, reports, and forms including accounting and fiscal statements.
• Compose and type form letters or replies to routine correspondence.
• Assemble statistical information for reports.
• Answer telephones and relay information per office procedures.
• Operate a PC for word processing and related tasks.
• Maintain and purge files and records.
• Process personnel, payroll, and equipment records.
• Prepare requisitions and track supplies and equipment.
• Schedule meetings for supervisors and staff.
• Operate copy and fax machines.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Word processing

Business English

Arithmetic

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Along with meeting the mentioned requirements, you must also successfully pass typing test, performance test, and oral exam (formally known as "interview") to be considered eligible for hire.

The starting salary for this position is $27,699, annually under The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Union salary schedule.

Job Summary

Provides clerical support in an assigned office or school. Performs varied clerical tasks which include typing, filing, scheduling and answering telephones.

Essential Functions

• Types correspondence, reports, and various forms including accounting and fiscal statements.
• Composes and types form letters or answers to routine correspondence.
• Assembles statistical information for various reports.
• Answers telephones and personal inquiries which require knowledge of school and administrative rules, regulations and procedures; routes visitors and calls; secures and releases routine information.
• Operates a personal computer to perform word processing and other functions relative to assigned work.
• Sorts correspondence, checks, vouchers, index cards, and other materials; maintains and purges files.
• Posts and maintains records for personnel, payroll, equipment, pupils and other areas as needed.
• Prepares requisitions for and maintains records of supplies and equipment.
• Schedules meetings for superior or other personnel.
• Operates copy and fax machines.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of:
  • office practices and procedures, and the operation and maintenance of standard office equipment.
  • basic personal computer equipment and word processing functions.
  • business English, spelling and arithmetic.

Ability To:

• type from clear copy at a minimum speed of 40 net corrected words per minute.
• use a personal computer and word processing software effectively.
• perform moderately varied arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately with reasonable speed.
• maintain clerical records and prepare report forms.
• learn the rules and regulations of administrative or school offices.
• speak English and the appropriate foreign language fluently.
• read and write English and the appropriate foreign language fluently.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Ability To:

• type from clear copy at a minimum speed of 40 net corrected words per minute.
• use a personal computer and word processing software effectively.
• perform moderately varied arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately with reasonable speed.
• maintain clerical records and prepare report forms.
• learn the rules and regulations of administrative or school offices.
• speak English and the appropriate foreign language fluently.
• read and write English and the appropriate foreign language fluently.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Primary Location

Talent Administration (9401)

Job

Non-Instructional

Organization

The School District of Philadelphia

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 28, 2026, 12:03:41 PM

Union Affiliation

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)

Unposting Date

Ongoing