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Tomlinson Middle School

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.

$42,331 / year median in Michigan

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Openings as of 9/14/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 9/14/2026
Building Secretary JobID:
33493
Position Type:
Clerical/ Secretary Date Posted:
9/14/2026
Location:
OL Smith Middle School Closing Date:
As soon as filled
District:
Dearborn Public Schools Please call the Human Resources Department to set up clerical tests at 313-827-3002.
DEARBORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS TITLE
Building Secretary
  • Smith
QUALIFICATIONS
1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Good personal appearance with avoidance of extremes in dress and actions. 3. Ability to pass Grammar, Spelling, Math, Office Filing/Sorting, Proofreading, Computer Applications tests at 70%. Must have passing score of 70% on bookkeeping test. 4. Knowledge of electronic communication (i.e. e-mail). 5. Orally proficient in Arabic preferred.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Specified by Personnel upon assignment to a department or school building.
JOB GOAL
Provide clerical and administrative support to district personnel as assigned.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 1. Maintain cheerful and friendly telephone and face to face contact with the general public and students.
  • 2. Keep informed regarding all school activities.
  • 3. Provide accurate information to the general public and students regarding school services and related programs.
  • 4. Refer individual inquiries to immediate supervisor for problem-solving, proper information and/or services.
  • 5. Must have good judgment; be able to maintain confidentiality; be dependable and honest; and maintain a professional attitude toward the whole organization.
  • 6. Must be willing to be a team player.
  • 7. Make appointments for supervisor.
  • 8. Perform and support all duties of lower classifications.
  • 9. Assume responsibility for the prompt and accurate performance of work where delays and errors would result in direct impairment of service to the public.
  • 10. Supervise the operation and maintenance of all building office machines.
  • 11. Make appointments for immediate supervisor.
  • 12. Provide assistance to administrative superiors in handling public contacts and complaints.
  • 13. Maintain student records in MiStar.
  • 14. Word process letters, bulletins, and reports.
  • 15. Handle confidential matters that relate to technical budgeting items.
  • 16. Assume responsibility for fund accounting.
  • 17.
Manage accounts for Title, Unit, building account purchases, SMART system,
Reconciliations:
purchasing cards, bank statements, petty cash, purchase orders.
  • 18. Provide bookkeeping and accounting functions as assigned.
  • 19. Assume responsibility to handle all school funds, such as fees, petty cash funds and activity funds.
  • 20. Assist in the preparation of the budget.
  • 21.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
10 months, DFSE Salary Schedule
CLASSIFICATION STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11
Building Secretary
  • $18.
58 $19.49 $20.42 $21.32 $22.24 $23.16 $24.06
EVALUATION:
Annually
  • indicates essential functions of the job At Dearborn Public Schools, we value diversity and strive to create and sustain inclusive and equitable policies, practices, and environments that support our students, staff, and community members.
We value the diverse backgrounds of individuals in our community and work to cultivate an organizational mindset in which equity is embodied in all of our work. Dearborn Public Schools is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive workplace. Dearborn Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential job functions. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/14/2026 11:06:52 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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Benefits

  • Dental Insurance