Guidance Secretary Job at Paterson Public Schools in Paterson

Position Type:
SECRETARIAL / CLERICAL/Administrative Secretary

Date Posted:
11/25/2024

Location:
Alonzo "Tambua" Moody Academy

Date Available:
12/01/2024
Effective Dates: December 1, 2024

Staff Needed: One (1) Guidance Secretary

Qualifications:

• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of two years of successful experience in a related secretarial or office position, or be a graduate of a recognized program of secretarial studies.
• Demonstrate excellent secretarial skills, including at least 50 words per minute at the keyboard with a minimum of errors, dictation, organizational and filing skills, and the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and the Google Suite Platform.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate appropriate telephone etiquette, with proper voice inflection.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidence.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community, including difficult and emotional situations.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or disorderly persons offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.

Salary: As Per Negotiated Contract
Initiator: Tamisha McKoy, Director of Guidance & Counseling

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date or until filled