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ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT

ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT is hiring: Secretary of Special

ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT, Elmwood Park, NJ, United States, 07407

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  • Position Type:
    Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary - 12-Months

  • Date Posted:
    3/7/2025

  • Location:
    District

  • Date Available:
    04/28/2025

Secretary of Special Services (12 month)

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
This position provides secretarial services for the Director of Special Services. This position will provide secretarial services in a timely and efficient manner and supports district educational services with special services.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The 12-month secretary shall:

  1. Have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Preferred to have received training as a secretary.
  3. Have experience in a school district.
  4. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character.
  5. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and/or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for work processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Coordinate and set meetings and appointments.
  2. Attend meetings and take necessary notes and minutes.
  3. Take and transcribe notes and prepare correspondence and reports.
  4. Prepare items to be presented to the Board of Education if deemed necessary.
  5. Maintain confidential correspondence and report files.
  6. Distribute information to district employees and the general public.
  7. Develop procedures and complete assigned projects.
  8. Communicate directly with employees and members of the general public.
  9. Keep copies of detailed contract vendors.
  10. Use computer and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
  11. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
  12. Serve as a role model for staff in demonstrating a positive attitude, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic.
  13. Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
  14. Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
  15. Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

The secretary shall be employed under the following terms:

  1. Work year of twelve months.
  2. Salary, benefits, leave time and conditions as negotiated.
  3. Conditions established by laws and codes of the State, and policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education (N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 et. seq.).
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