BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1 is hiring: School Secretary - Head High School in

School Secretary - Head High School

Job Description

High School Head Secretary

• Full-time with benefits
  • 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
  • Vision & Symetra coverage available
  • South Dakota Retirement benefits
  • $25,000 life insurance policy
  • Personal & sick leave package
• Brookings High School
• Full job description on the website
• 216 days per school year (prorated for current year)
• $20.29/hour
• Position closes 10/23/25

TITLE: SECRETARY – HIGH SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma and two or more years of clerical experience.
• Detail oriented with above average accuracy.
• Possess good analytical skills.
• Ability to handle high amount of stress with quick response.
• Ability to face adversity calmly and professionally.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with ability to tolerate constant interruptions.

REPORTS TO: Principal and Assistant Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Oversee accounting and budget functions for the high school, coordinate substitutes and leave usage, maintain student records, and serve as the office manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Up and down motion between chair and counter; keyboarding; standing; bending; mobility in and around the office and school; and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the accounting and budgeting functions for the high school.
• Determine need for and acquire substitutes and schedule them accordingly.
• Determine type of staff leave, maintain leave information and submit to administration.
• Through the Infinite Campus platform, manage course offerings and reporting of staff schedules.
• Maintain all transcript and student record information which includes entering and verifying all grades and making grade changes as needed.
• Coordinate graduation by verifying names for diplomas, making space arrangements, compile and prepare programs, and coordinate acquisitions of graduation materials and supplies.
• Maintain the Brookings High School webpage.
• Maintain records of issuing building keys to employees.
• Assist in scheduling student/parent events held at the high school.
• Assist with Copy Machine – repair; order supplies, contact company regarding repair.
• Coordinate AP exams
• Nursing and safety duties as needed (medications, epi pens; band aids, 911).
• Civil Rights Data reporting.
• Vocational Reporting for the Perkins Grant.
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The Board shall offer a letter of agreement with wages and benefits to be determined by the board as delineated in the Brookings Education Association Master Agreement.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

This position is responsible to the building principal(s) and the performance of this position will be evaluated by the building principal(s).