Superintendent’s Secretary

Superintendent

Job Description

Reports To Superintendent Supervises None Terms 12 - Month Salary Secretary 12 - 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; 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