Secretary - Ad Astra Academies Job at Sylvania in Hutchinson

This position works 8 hrs per day through the school year.

USD 313 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

SECRETARY – Ad Astra Academies

SUPERVISOR: Director

PAYMENT RATE: According to Board Policy

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent

Computer skills

Working knowledge of office equipment

Telephone skills

Ability to manage regular office routines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Neat, responsible, punctual, dependable

Must respect confidentiality

Willing to learn, accept change, be creative, be a self-starter

Be sensitive to needs of students and be able to relate well with students, staff, and families

Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide office and clerical support to the director and staff to ensure the smooth operations of Ad Astra Academies.

Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business, and direct visitors to appropriate locations in order to provide appropriate public relations.

Maintain and distribute student transcripts in order to document student academic coursework.

Assist with Graduation celebrations (i.e., location, diplomas) to ensure that the event runs smoothly.

Compose, read, file, record, and route incoming mail and/or messages for the purpose of effective communication within the building.

Write receipts and deposit funds collected, reconcile bank statements and submit monthly reports to the district office on a timely basis.

Prepare outgoing mail and notices for the purpose of maintaining communications with parents and the community.

Maintain school inventory: issue requests for equipment maintenance for the purpose of keeping the school stocked and in good repair.

Prepare information and statistical reports as required for the purpose of complying with state and local regulations.

Prepare student grade cards, teacher reports and senior reports at various times of the year.

Assist with monitoring student attendance.

Assist in preparing weekly Delinquent and Ineligible list as needed.

Successfully manage Student Information Systems such as PowerSchool.

Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with school district staff and community members to ensure an effective work environment.

Evaluate and care for students with illness or injury (provide basic first aid until parents decide appropriate action) in the absence of the School Nurse. Contact School Nurse and parents according to health policies, document all actions taken in the health room and make appropriate reports as directed by the School Nurse to remain in compliance.

Ensure documentation of medication and maintain, dispense, and secure all student medication according to policy for medication administration in the absence of the School Nurse to remain in compliance.

Attend the district-provided CPR/Basic First Aid class every two years to maintain CPR certification.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.

Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments

Requires prolonged sitting or standing, and use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue.

Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will

PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

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