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4.2026 - Classified - Counseling Secretary

Young World Physical Education, Kearney, NE, United States


4.2026 - Classified - Counseling Secretary
Location: Kearney, Nebraska. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details
Job ID:

5671383

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
35 hours per week, 1,498 hours per year

214 days per year

FTE = .7202

Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System benefits available.

Benefits
Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Bereavement Leave, Voluntary Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, Legal, Identity Protection, Permanent Life, Flex125.

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Strong secretarial and computer skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Maintains confidentiality appropriately.

Positive, caring attitude; works well with children and adults.

Essential Job Functions
Office Responsibilities

Distribution of folders for teacher grade submission.

Entry of EOC student schedules.

Entry of manual grades and credit changes for EOC, AE, EA, independent studies, and student aides.

Entry of independent studies.

Powerschool

Post grades.

Credit changes.

Correct schedules.

Complete grade verification and changes.

Print report cards each term.

GPA and class rank

Calculate.

Distribute information to counselors.

Track students with less than 20 credits per semester (SPED & Foreign Exchange Students).

Create reports as requested.

Locate graduation dates for former students.

Summer Duties

Send and receive reports.

Shift student files.

Enter summer school grades and credit.

Assist with Summer Stampede.

E‑mail new senior class information to UNL.

Enroll New and Re‑entry Students

Maintain log.

Assign Bearcat Time (schedule and modify information).

Enter historical grades from previous school.

Assist new students with enrollment paperwork.

Enter incoming 9th grade student requests.

Process Exiting Students

Maintain log.

Check out sheet.

Send school records to new school as needed.

Verify student exit codes.

Assist Staff, Students, and Parents

Answer phones.

Backup for answering door.

Education verification.

Send transcripts (for past graduates).

Notarize documents.

Print grades.

Complete forms for insurance companies.

Give GPA / class rank to students and parents.

Assist students and parents with Powerschool access and schedules.

Complete Social Security forms.

Provide proof of enrollment letters.

Receive transcript fees and draft deposits.

Provide information for various military branches.

Assist with upcoming school year registration.

Preparation of new student packets.

Maintain office supplies.

Compile student data and complete Omaha World Herald applications.

Send out counselor passes.

Prepare mid‑term and end‑of‑the year check‑out sheets.

Other Requirements

Excellent typing, word processing, and computer functions/programs.

Accepts responsibility and handles stress appropriately and professionally.

Handles confidential information appropriately.

At‑Will Employment:

Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected condition in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

Position Type: Full‑Time

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