Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Non-Instructional Support/Student Records Secretary

Date Posted:
5/18/2022

Location:
Basalt High School

Date Available:
August 2022

Student Management Secretary

Basalt High School is seeking a highly qualified, positive and enthusiastic Student Management Secretary for the 2022-2023 school year. As part of the main office staff, the Secretary would be expected to be a part of a team that would help the school community feel welcome and supported. This position would begin full time work in August 2022.

DEFINITION

Under direction of the principal or assistant principal, school secretaries perform a wide variety of responsible and complex administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of the school and to support the District's mission to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the principal or assistant principal.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Enter, maintain and extract student information in Infinite Campus, including up to date family information.

Register new students; withdraw non attending students.

Complete district reports on students entering and leaving the school.

Complete CDE October count and provide back-up information when needed.

Process grades and print report cards.

Manage records request process in a timely fashion.

Work with Attendance secretary to inform administrators and counselors of excessive or unexcused absences and may call students who are reported absent.

Complete CDE attendance reports.

Maintain student files.

Maintain current class lists.

Assist in building master schedule; schedule students into classes throughout the year.

Maintain official student transcripts.

Required attendance at district training.

When assigned to any position:

Perform a wide variety of complex, responsible and confidential duties for the principal or assistant principal.

Prepare and revise office forms; initiate, organize and maintain complex filing systems and records; ensure all forms are updated and accurate.

Provide exceptional customer service to students, staff and visitors at the school, answer school phones and respond to requests of information.

Word process and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, memoranda and correspondence.

Utilize various computer applications and software packages; enter data, maintain and generate reports.

Support building principal or assistant principal in communications with staff including, but not limited to, weekly bulletins, daily announcements, newsletters, flyers for student distribution and website maintenance; complete mail merges.

With direction from the principal or assistant principal, maintain and coordinate multiple calendars to include in the school activities calendar.

Assign and inventory school and classroom keys and access cards.

May be asked to attend meetings and act as recorder for faculty meetings, preparing reports for actions taken and assignments made.

Sort and deliver mail daily.

Orient and direct substitute teachers and substitute classified personnel in the school.

Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.

Assist the health office when health aide is unavailable or not scheduled.

Maintain office equipment.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Modern office procedures and methods

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel

Principles and procedures or record keeping and retention

Principles of business and letter writing and basic report preparation

Basic mathematical principles

Ability to:

Work efficiently with a service oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption

Perform responsible and complex clerical work

Effectively manage time and multiple responsibilities

Interpret and apply District policies and procedures

Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda

Initiate projects to improve building operations

Be detailed oriented

Implement and maintain standard filing system

Recognize and diffuse potentially hostile situations appropriately

Work independently in the absence of supervision

Maintain confidential records and reports

Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

Experience:

Three years of complex administrative support.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized clerical training.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise level is usually moderate with many interruptions. Office environment; exposure to computer screens and use of a keyboard.

Physical Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions and duties may be required as given or assigned. In some schools, some of the below duties may be assigned to other office personnel.

SALARY RANGE AND DAYS WORKED

Hourly range: $19.00 - $22.71/hour, depending on qualified experience

Days worked: 185 days

Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee's wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, a district wellness program, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.