Reading Public Schools is hiring: 1.0 FTE Middle School Principal Secretary in N

Join to apply for the 1.0 FTE Middle School Principal Secretary role at Reading Public Schools SUMMARY: Serves as Secretary to Principal. Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and administrative and business detail. Reads and routes incoming mail. Composes and types routine correspondence. Files correspondence and other records. Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes call to appropriate official and places outgoing calls. Compiles and types statistical reports. Prepares notes, correspondence, and reports using computer and word processor. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for by this position. Other duties may be assigned. "Go to" person for all inquiries both by school staff and others. Enters employee Time/Attendance (sick, personal, vacation and additional time) in MUNIS for biweekly payroll purposes. Enters requisitions in MUNIS Accounts Payable for all school purchases. Processes invoices in MUNIS Accounts Payable for all school purchases. Deposits all checks/cash received by school in MUNIS Payments Entry. Prepares and submits Personnel Action and Position Authorization forms to Central Office for both school year and summer programs. Prepares and submits all work orders to Facilities Department. Maintains a regular filing system, as well as a set of locked confidential files, and processes incoming correspondence as instructed. Places and receives telephone calls, records messages, and/or routes to voicemail. Schedules and follows up on various meetings of the Principal. Compiles and forwards appropriate memos, documents, meeting dates, etc. Inputs and reports student attendance via the town-wide attendance database system. Assists in producing placement roster for the next academic year. Runs all appropriate reports via attendance database. Updates database for all students (special needs students as well as regular education students). Prepares all new student files and database including new Department of Education database information. Prepare new student cumulative folders. Prepares flyers for printing, collation and distribution to students, families. Prepares, updates and mails all paperwork for new students which include: Parent Handbook, Emergency Forms, Releases, and Medical Forms. Facilitates CORI certification/recertification of staff and volunteers by verifying information on form before submission to Central Office for processing. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Exercises no supervision. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong administrative support and office management skills Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as other information management/database applications Ability to write reports and business correspondence Ability to present information and respond to questions from staff, parents, and the general public Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral communication Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload Knowledge of special education procedures to maintain appropriate confidential records Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies Knowledge of accounting principles; specifically in regards to accounts payable Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate\'s degree preferred. Experience in a school and/or business secretarial environment preferred. Experience with MUNIS database system preferred. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS None required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee must be able to remain stationary for extended periods and occasionally move throughout the school building as needed. Regular use of hands for typing, handling objects, and operating tools is required, along with sufficient grip strength for various tasks. The role involves frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. The employee must be able to enter data, read from screens, and review handwritten or printed materials, with or without visual aids. Clear and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues—both in person and over the phone—is essential. Strong visual and auditory awareness is necessary to ensure student safety and provide meaningful feedback to instructional staff. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location. The employee interacts with parents, staff members, and the general public. The employee occasionally must meet multiple demands from several people. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Education and Training Industries Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Reading Public Schools by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Middle School Principal” roles. 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