MONTEZUMA CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1

Cortez Middle School Security Secretary

REPORTS TO

Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall management of the school office; various secretarial and clerical functions; basic accounting and bookkeeping functions; record keeping and report preparation. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides secretarial and clerical support for building administrator(s) Responds to telephone calls, routes calls, takes messages and assists staff, parents and community with concerns and questions Performs various financial and budgetary accounting procedures and generates all required attendant reports Maintains inventory of building fixed assets Maintains various computerized and hard copy student records Prepares various reports as required by the district, the state department of education and the state government Administers first aid and medication in the absence of the school nurse Supervises students in office in disciplinary and non-disciplinary situations Prepares a variety of communications (i.e. newsletters, bulletins, etc.) and distributes to the appropriate recipients (staff, students, parents, community) Processes purchase orders Maintains management of the office in the absence of the building administrator Manages arrangements for substitute personnel and maintains attendant records Performs other related duties as assigned and requested

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Specialized classes beyond high school Minimum Experience One to three years Skill Requirements Computer Word processing General office equipment Some accounting/bookkeeping knowledge First Aid Effective communication General Expectations Is flexible Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers Maintains a generally positive attitude Observes all district policies and procedures

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION

None Required

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Mostly clean and comfortable, some noise. All buildings/grounds in District Re-1 are tobacco free.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent lifting 5 to 10 pounds Occasional lifting 10 to 50 pounds Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching Occasional squatting, stooping, climbing, kneeling

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

None The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.