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School Secretary

NolapublicschoolsNew Orleans, LA2d ago

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Position Summary

The School Secretary provides essential administrative support to the school's leadership team, contributing to the efficient operation of the school. This role involves managing office tasks, handling communication, and assisting with various administrative functions to create a well-organized and welcoming environment for students, parents, and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides customer service to teachers, parents, students, and outside agencies by communicating school related information verbally or in writing.

Maintains the school’s regular filing system for student, personnel, and school business records.

Performs bookkeeping tasks associated with the school's system of management.

Compiles and maintains routine officer reports.

Schedules and arranges appointments for school related business.

Uses the school district’s purchasing process to requisition supplies and equipment.

Assists School Director with management of the receiving process and submission of required documents to relevant central office staff.

Operates office equipment and uses Microsoft Office Word, EXCEL, and PowerPoint to prepare various types of communications.

Organizes office, schedules work as necessary.

Obtains, organizes, and distributes student records using the assigned student information system.

May be required to work odd hours depending upon workload demand.

Perform other related duties as required.

Educational Background 

High school diploma required. Associate degree preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Proven experience in administrative support, preferably in an educational setting;

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;

Proficient in office software;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies;

The ability to keep concise records and handle sensitive information with discretion;

The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups;

The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;

Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;

Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;

Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.

Salary Offers

Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

Work Environment

- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;

- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;

- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;

- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;

- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

School Secretary

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Educational Background

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