Secretary/Administrative Assistant- Sumrall Elementary School
Lamar County School District, Sumrall, MS, United States
School Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Principal
Receives Guidance From: Principal and/or Assistant Principal(s) and Counselors
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations
Job Purpose: To assist the Principal/Assistant Principal and Counselors to carry out more effectively the duties and responsibilities of the School's office to the ultimate benefit for the district's/schools's entire educational program To contribute to the efficient operation of a district school office so that it can play its effective part in the education process
Qualifications: Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent; must have computer experience and be proficient in Word Processing; possesses a high level of interpersonal skills, maintains district's high standards for personal appearance and dress; courteous and tactful in dealing with people; professional telephone manner; maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times; able to work in Windows or current computer operating system, and familiar with such programs as Google, Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, as well as SAMS and MSIS; able to operate standard office equipment (i.e. copier, adding machine, fax, etc.) Uses appropriate grammar and syntax verbal and written Must complete fingerprinting process administered by district and pass background check prior to employment; must fill out the Child Abuse Registry Check Form
Duties and Responsibilities:
Protects educational process at all times
Keeps all information relating to school situations strictly confidential
Performs general secretarial functions such as: copying, filing, mailing, faxing, letters, typing documents/memos, delivering mail, etc.
Answers telephone, taking and delivering messages to the appropriate people
Updates SAMS / MSIS data on a daily basis as assigned by the Principal
Fulfills all other functions related to the school office as designated by the Principals or Assistant Principal
Obtains substitutes for teachers for professional leave, personal leave, or illness if needed, keeping accurate attendance records regarding all such leaves of absence
Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
Maintain confidentiality
Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy
Supervision:
Implements the established school-wide security plan
Parents:
Communicates school and organizational goals periodically throughout the school year
Community:
Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals within the community
Professional Development:
Participates in activities that will enhance his/her personal skills
General:
Studies and follows district policies applicable to the operation of a school as established by the Board of Education
Supervises and maintains upkeep and cleanliness of facilities
Follows any further rules or requirements as set forth by the Principal
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Terms of Employment: Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Department of Education and the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.
Reports to: Principal
Receives Guidance From: Principal and/or Assistant Principal(s) and Counselors
Overtime Status: Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations
Job Purpose: To assist the Principal/Assistant Principal and Counselors to carry out more effectively the duties and responsibilities of the School's office to the ultimate benefit for the district's/schools's entire educational program To contribute to the efficient operation of a district school office so that it can play its effective part in the education process
Qualifications: Possesses a high school diploma or equivalent; must have computer experience and be proficient in Word Processing; possesses a high level of interpersonal skills, maintains district's high standards for personal appearance and dress; courteous and tactful in dealing with people; professional telephone manner; maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times; able to work in Windows or current computer operating system, and familiar with such programs as Google, Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, as well as SAMS and MSIS; able to operate standard office equipment (i.e. copier, adding machine, fax, etc.) Uses appropriate grammar and syntax verbal and written Must complete fingerprinting process administered by district and pass background check prior to employment; must fill out the Child Abuse Registry Check Form
Duties and Responsibilities:
Protects educational process at all times
Keeps all information relating to school situations strictly confidential
Performs general secretarial functions such as: copying, filing, mailing, faxing, letters, typing documents/memos, delivering mail, etc.
Answers telephone, taking and delivering messages to the appropriate people
Updates SAMS / MSIS data on a daily basis as assigned by the Principal
Fulfills all other functions related to the school office as designated by the Principals or Assistant Principal
Obtains substitutes for teachers for professional leave, personal leave, or illness if needed, keeping accurate attendance records regarding all such leaves of absence
Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
Maintain confidentiality
Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy
Supervision:
Implements the established school-wide security plan
Parents:
Communicates school and organizational goals periodically throughout the school year
Community:
Promotes the district's vision, mission, and goals within the community
Professional Development:
Participates in activities that will enhance his/her personal skills
General:
Studies and follows district policies applicable to the operation of a school as established by the Board of Education
Supervises and maintains upkeep and cleanliness of facilities
Follows any further rules or requirements as set forth by the Principal
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.
Terms of Employment: Salary, days and work year as established by the Lamar County Board of Education Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Department of Education and the Lamar County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.