2024 Summer School: Secretary

Title:

Secretary - Credit Recovery

Summer School

Work Unit:

Capital High School Reports To:

Principal Work Calendar:

June 3 - July 19 (with the week

of July 1st as vacation) Pay Schedule:

$15.00 per hour Overtime Status:

N/A Hours:

8:30am-3:30pm

Union Status:

Non-Union Licensure

N/A

Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check.

Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.

General Function:

Under direction, performs a variety of clerical, secretarial, and other minor administrative functions

required for the operation of school sites and other instructional programs. Performs other related duties

as required.

Education/Training/Experience:

(Basic minimum requirements are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District.)

Minimum: Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.

Preferred: Experience as school secretary in a secondary education setting. Bilingual applicants

are preferred.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific

instructions with little or no previous experience. Ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment.

Willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth and

to remain current with the latest developments in the profession. Ability to deal with various ethnic

groups. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain

effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Must have skill in oral and written

communication. Needs the ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board

of Education policies. Able to work collaboratively to achieve the overall goals of the school and the

District.

Essential Job Functions:

All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and

environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject

to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential functions include

the following:

1. Administers first aid and prescription medications to students (under the direction of a health care

professional) for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care in accordance with

district, state and federal requirements (by assignment)

2. Collects payments for fines, fees, and fundraising for the purpose of depositing in proper district

accounts

3. Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. student information, time sheets, calendars,

expenditures/budget, newsletters, staff attendance records, substitute log, etc.) for the purpose of

complying with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements

4. Composes a wide variety of documents (e.g. correspondence, agendas, minutes, bulletins,

reports, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to school and district personnel, the

public, state officials, etc.

5. Coordinates a variety of programs and/or activities (e.g. conference room usage, meetings, site

in-service day activities, workshops, travel and accommodations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring

availability of facilities and/or equipment and delivering services in conformance to established

guidelines.

6. Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. student enrollment/withdrawal

information, emergency cards, discipline referral information, attendance records, facility use,

contracts, time sheets, keys, security cards, work orders, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-

date reference and audit trail

7. Monitors assigned activities and/or program components (e.g. school site budget, account

expenditures, purchase order documentation, account balances, grants, etc.) for the purpose of

ensuring compliance with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements (by assignment)

8. Monitors students referred for illness, discipline, etc. for the purpose of ensuring their safety and

welfare

9. Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying

and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

10. Processes documents and materials (e.g. requests for field trip transportation,

enrollment/withdrawal, daily attendance, report cards, discipline referrals, homeroom

assignments, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties

11. Responds to inquires from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students,

public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among

department and/or providing direction as may be required

12. Supports assigned administrative personnel for the purpose of providing assistance with

administrative functions

13. Other duties as assigned

Salary Range:

$15.00 hour

Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):

Standard office equipment and software platforms such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

and the Google Suite. Telephone, fax, copier, computer, calculator.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Regularly required to stand and move throughout a room and/or facility. Communicate verbally and

electronically. Uses hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and

drive. May have occasion to perform heavy lifting up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required

include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is performed in a school office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and

extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be

required. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.

Personal Accountability:

1. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality

2. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness

3. Begins and completes work within the allotted time

4. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment

5. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and

appropriate/special application

6. Protects the District's resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment

7. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury

Santa Fe Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age,

veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.