Early Childhood Secretary

Supervisor of Elementary Education

Job Description

Reports To Supervisor of Elementary Education or designee Supervises None Terms 10.5 - Month Salary 10.5 - month Salary Schedule

Job Goal

To perform duties in an efficient and productive manner; to maintain records in compliance with state and local requirements.

Qualifications

Must possess at the minimum a high school diploma or its equivalent. Education supplemented by courses in office processes and procedures with clerical and/or secretarial experience is preferred; three years of clerical experience; experience in a preschool setting.

Performance Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, organize and oversee administrative or special projects such as attendance, October count, application and enrollment process, registration, and tracking information for Public PreK and Early Care and Education program partners.
  • Perform clerical and business related duties – set up student files, reserve rooms, submit work orders, copying, filing, and maintain up to date records.
  • Answer phones, assist callers with questions and provide information or route calls to the appropriate person.
  • Enter data to specific district computerized systems such as personnel and student databases.
  • Compose, type, maintain and distribute routine correspondence.
  • Contact parents as needed.
  • Attend LDOE Early Childhood webinars when appropriate.
  • Submit Early Childhood requisitions timely and maintain appropriate files.
  • Maintain appropriate funding records and confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Assume other related responsibilities and duties as they relate to maintaining a robust Public PreK program.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Engage in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students’ academic achievement and to accomplish the district’s mission.
  • Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
  • Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
  • Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
  • Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
  • Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
  • Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
  • Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in the area(s) of responsibility.
  • Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
  • Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and training by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
  • Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
  • Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
  • Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
  • Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
  • Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.

Accountability

Performance evaluation annually