Superintendent’s Secretary
Superintendent
Job Description
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; ability to perform Notary Public duties is preferred.
Performance Responsibilities
- File, copy, and handle mail-out materials.
- Answer telephone, route calls, take messages, make phone calls and hotel reservations.
- Attend School Board Meetings to record minutes; assist Superintendent in preparing official minutes of each meeting for permanent record keeping and publication.
- Prepare a reference index of minutes for research purposes.
- Prepare legal notices, advertisements, etc. for publication in official journals, and maintain files of clippings from newspapers.
- Maintain a “library” of periodicals and books for the Superintendent.
- Open Superintendent’s mail.
- Schedule meetings and conferences in boardroom for board personnel and other groups.
- Take dictation, type routine and non-routine correspondence, and maintain accurate and up-to-date filing system.
- Arrange Superintendent’s calendar of office appointments, committee meetings, etc.
- Prepare school board agenda and deliver to board members, schools, and press, in advance of regular meetings.
- Handle correspondence and records in connection with elections, election notices, and results of all tax and bond elections.
- Cover the telephone and reception area as assigned.
- Submit updated documents to appropriate entities/personnel in reference to the Grant Parish School Board policy manual.
- Maintain Section-16 Little River lot leases, and take annual payments from Lessees.
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