Lead School Secretary
Phoenix High School
KSP, Range 10
$18.11 - $23.94/hour
(Pay Rate for 2025 - 2026 School Year)
10-month, Full-time
Scope of Responsibilities
Performs secretarial work in the office of a middle school. Serves as lead office worker. Duties include communicating with teachers, students, parents, and other citizens.
Performance Responsibilities
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Acts as school receptionist and secretary to the principal, keeps the principal's calendar, and communicates with teachers, parents, and others in the community.
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Prepares correspondence at the direction of the building principal.
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Researches and prepares reports, maintains school records, handles and disperses funds, performs inventories, and orders supplies and equipment as needed.
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Serves as lead office worker. Orients and trains assistant school secretary, delegates and checks work, supervises volunteers and hourly workers.
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Supervises behavior of students sent to the office.
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Organizes and performs clerical duties; maintains files.
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Observes district time schedules, posts notices.
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Cares for students having health problems or injuries, contacts parents or doctors, arranges for medical follow-through, or determines that the child is under direct supervision of the parent.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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High School Diploma or Accredited Equivalency.
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Evidence of keyboarding and computer proficiency through skills testing.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite and office technology utilized in the department.
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Demonstrated evidence of leadership ability.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing to parents and staff.
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Ability to compile, organize, and prepare written reports.
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Completion of classes in computers and/or business administration.
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Previous office experience in a school office position
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Evidence of a desirable work record (i.e., low absenteeism, good performance, flexibility).
Please apply online at www.kpsjobs.com
Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
