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Plano Area Special Education Cooperative
Building Secretary
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A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$42,172 / year median in Illinois
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Openings as of 8/18/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 8/18/2026
True Openings as of 8/18/2026
Building Secretary JobID:
9629Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical Date Posted:
8/18/2026Location:
Plano High School Date Available:
09/01/2026Closing Date:
Until Filled District:
Plano Community Unit School District 88Position Title:
Building Secretary General Description of PositionQUALIFICATIONS
1. High School diploma 2. A reasonable degree of proficiency in data entry (40 words per minute) and use of Microsoft Office software 3. Pleasant personality and good interpersonal skills 4. Good oral, written, and telephone communication skills 5. Working knowledge of basic office procedures and the operation of common office equipment 6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable 7. Ability to quickly learn how to use new software productsREPORTS TO
Building Principal/Assistant PrincipalPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs all data entry and data processing as directed. 2. Tracks and balances all student activity accounts. 3. Monitors purchase order approval, orders items, and gains approval for payment upon receipt of items, all according to district procedures. 4. Deposits all money collected daily. 5. Maintains demographic data in Power School, creates reports, mail merges data, and coordinates mailings. 6. Utilizes shortcuts and efficiency options (i.e. mail merging, importing, and exporting). 7. Utilizes e-mail for correspondence and utilizes the internet as needed. 8. Routinely updates the building website. 9. Serves as receptionist by answering telephone, taking messages, writing passes, admits, etc. 10. Maintains building files and records. 11. Makes parental contacts and other phone calls/correspondence as directed. 12. Assists with Health Services Supervisor's duties. 13. Assists in arranging and phoning for substitute teachers. 14. Assumes responsibility for submission to the Administration Office all records of teacher absences, payments for staff substitutes, regular teacher substitutes, etc. on the proper forms. 15. Responsible for sorting and distributing incoming mail and mailing of all school items placed in outgoing mail. 16. Assists in scheduling Parent/Teacher Conference appointments. 17. Assists in the normal flow of office traffic and requests of faculty and students. 18. Assists with student registration and the prior preparation of forms, teacher packets, etc. 19. Responsible for teacher's attendance registers, and reports monthly attendance and enrollment, quarterly reports of pupils no longer enrolled in District, and monthly absentee records. 20. Keeps student cumulative records in alphabetical order according to each class. 21. Assumes responsibility for collecting all fees (material, book and snack drink) throughout the school year, recording fee transactions in Power School and deposits fees into the proper account. 22. Sends quarterly letters to parents regarding outstanding fees and excessive absences/tardies. 23. Assists with the supervision of students while they are in the office area. 24. Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and willingness to improve conditions and situations involving staff, parents and students 25. Attends work regularly, dresses appropriately, is conscious of responsibilities, maintains confidentiality, and conducts tasks with integrity 26. Fosters good public relations 27. Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the building Principal.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Nine month contract and as needed in the summer.EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.COMPENSATION
Based on the Plano CUSD 88 Collective Bargaining Agreement . For further information, please contact Leslie Kressin, Principal, at mheller@plano88.orgDistrict Mission Statement:
The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.District Vision Statement:
Students- Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society. Families & Community
- Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District. Educators
- Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.
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