Manassas Park City Schools
School Secretary (Clerical)
Manassas Park City Schools, Manassas Park, Virginia, United States,
Position Type:Support Staff
Date Posted:10/21/2024
Location:Manassas Park High
Date Available:11/12/2024Manassas Park City Schools100 Park Central Plaza, Suite 300Manassas Park, Virginia 20111
POSITION: School Secretary - High School Main OfficeSalary/Hours:
Non-exempt: Classified Scale, Grade 5 https://www.mpark.net/departments/human_resourcesPosition Length: 245 daysHours: 7.5 hours per dayJOB SUMMARY:
The school secretary position performs intermediate skilled and responsible administrative work related to the operation of the main office. The position provides administrative support to the school administration and teaching staff. The school secretary reports to the building assistant principals and principal.REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
High school diploma or general education (GED) certificate, two years of general office experience (preferably school-based), with one year of computerized databasesStrong oral and written communication skills, bi-lingual in English and Spanish requiredConsiderable knowledge of general office procedures, secretarial techniques, computer equipment usage and required software (Microsoft Office Suite)Knowledge of school office operations and confidentiality requirements for student informationAbility to communicate courteously and tactfully with students, teachers, parents, and the general publicMust possess good organizational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasksAbility to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision and treat information with confidentialityAbility to work well with others; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and parents.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
(including but not limited to the following)
Greets visitors to the school and answers the telephoneProvides Spanish language translation support, both written and conversational to assist building administrators, specialists, teachers and parentsSchedules parent meetings and may facilitate parent meetings as an interpreter of Spanish/English discussions between building administrators or teachers and familiesMaintains records/files/reports pertaining to such matters as , attendance ( absences, tardies, etc)Receives, sorts, opens and routes incoming mail and deliveriesPerforms accurate, responsible, and confidential computerized student information processing and reporting following local directives and state guidelinesCommunicates orally and in writing with school employees, students, parents, and the public with guidance from the principalProvides clerical support and assistance to the building administratorsSupervises and trains student office workersEnsures substitutes sign in daily to the division timesheet systemPerforms other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions will be required.CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment):
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background ClearanceTuberculosis ScreeningEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERManassas Park City Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Date Posted:10/21/2024
Location:Manassas Park High
Date Available:11/12/2024Manassas Park City Schools100 Park Central Plaza, Suite 300Manassas Park, Virginia 20111
POSITION: School Secretary - High School Main OfficeSalary/Hours:
Non-exempt: Classified Scale, Grade 5 https://www.mpark.net/departments/human_resourcesPosition Length: 245 daysHours: 7.5 hours per dayJOB SUMMARY:
The school secretary position performs intermediate skilled and responsible administrative work related to the operation of the main office. The position provides administrative support to the school administration and teaching staff. The school secretary reports to the building assistant principals and principal.REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
High school diploma or general education (GED) certificate, two years of general office experience (preferably school-based), with one year of computerized databasesStrong oral and written communication skills, bi-lingual in English and Spanish requiredConsiderable knowledge of general office procedures, secretarial techniques, computer equipment usage and required software (Microsoft Office Suite)Knowledge of school office operations and confidentiality requirements for student informationAbility to communicate courteously and tactfully with students, teachers, parents, and the general publicMust possess good organizational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasksAbility to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision and treat information with confidentialityAbility to work well with others; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and parents.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
(including but not limited to the following)
Greets visitors to the school and answers the telephoneProvides Spanish language translation support, both written and conversational to assist building administrators, specialists, teachers and parentsSchedules parent meetings and may facilitate parent meetings as an interpreter of Spanish/English discussions between building administrators or teachers and familiesMaintains records/files/reports pertaining to such matters as , attendance ( absences, tardies, etc)Receives, sorts, opens and routes incoming mail and deliveriesPerforms accurate, responsible, and confidential computerized student information processing and reporting following local directives and state guidelinesCommunicates orally and in writing with school employees, students, parents, and the public with guidance from the principalProvides clerical support and assistance to the building administratorsSupervises and trains student office workersEnsures substitutes sign in daily to the division timesheet systemPerforms other duties as assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions will be required.CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment):
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background ClearanceTuberculosis ScreeningEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERManassas Park City Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.