Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Future Opening -- Clerical
Date Posted:
5/8/2026
Location:
George County School District
Date Available:
Unknown
Closing Date:
Unknown
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Job Title: School Secretary
Job Purpose: To insure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office so that the office's maximum positive impact on the education of students can be realized, and to assist and relieve the administration of paperwork and impediments so that maximum attention can be devoted to the central problems of education and educational administration.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
- Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of office management procedures.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations, District policies and procedures, principles, guidelines, and best practices related to department (e.g., Pupil Services, Human Resources, Facilities and Business).
- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.
- Diplomatic, congenial manner, well groomed appearance.
- Ability to spell, punctuate, and compose routine correspondence; good communication skills including but not limited to, proper, telephone etiquette.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Graduation
- Proficient computer / typing skills
- Prior secretarial experience preferred
- College level course work in business, word processing, and office procedures preferred
- Associates degree preferred
- Successful experience with office management in related area preferred
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Reports To: Principal
Supervises: N/A
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
- Reports to job location at specified time as designated by the Superintendent
- Composes documents (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for Principal or for the purpose of requesting or providing information, confirming events, etc.,
- Prepares, copies and distributes notices, memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of informing school employees, students, parents, and others regarding activities, events or other work-related matters,
- Assists in coordinating school activities and functional responsibilities related to subject areas over which the school has oversight,
- Attends school and other related meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions,
- Assists in maintaining the daily/weekly/monthly calendar of the school for the purpose of coordinating the scheduling of work-related appointments, activities, meetings, etc.,
- Assists in planning and scheduling department events and activities, and maintaining calendar of department events,
- Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance,
- Answers telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers and visitors,
- Serves as liaison with outside organizations related to school activities, etc.
- Maintains the office inventory
- Performs the tasks of the bookkeeper, receptionist or attendance clerk as needed.
- Assists in disseminating the U.S. mail, inter-districts mail and other deliveries.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
- Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
- Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.
- Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.
Terms of Employment: At Will / 200 Days (Elementary & Middle School)
At Will / 240 Days (High School)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.