Southern Lehigh School District
(ANTICIPATED) Building Secretary Job at Southern Lehigh School District in Unite
Southern Lehigh School District, United, PA, US, 15689
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 12-Months
Date Posted:
11/6/2025
Location:
Hopewell Elementary School
Closing Date:
11/21/2025 Position: (ANTICIPATED) Building Secretary
Term: December 2025
Classification: Support Staff Employee
FTE: Full-Time
We invite prospective applicants to apply for the position of (ANTICIPATED) BUILDING SECRETARY at Hopewell Elementary School.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Southern Lehigh SD serves nearly 3,100 students across five schools, which are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2024). Hopewell and Liberty Bell Elementary Schools are ranked in the Top 10% of all elementary schools in the Commonwealth and each serves a population of more than 400 students in Grades K-3. The Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School and Southern Lehigh Middle School are ranked in the Top 2% of all middle schools in the Commonwealth and serve nearly 700 students in Grades 4-6 and over 450 students in Grades 7-8. Southern Lehigh High School is ranked in the Top 10% of all high schools-public and private-in the Commonwealth and serves over 1,000 students in Grades 9-12.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimum of high school diploma or appropriate Associate or Bachelor's Degree in education, communications, business or related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
Minimum 2 years in a communications and or secretarial capacity. Understanding of public school operations and organizational structure preferred.
Note: Selected candidates must be able to produce valid [1] PA State Criminal Record Check (ACT 34), [2] FBI Criminal History Record Investigation (ACT 114), [3] PA DHS Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151). and [4] PA Arrest/Conviction Report Certification Form (ACT 24) all within one year of issue at the time of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
$44,500.00 Annual plus benefits.
DIRECTIONS
Please complete an online application and attach supporting documentation (Cover Letter and Resume). Paper applications are not accepted, and all interested applicants must apply via the district's Frontline Recruit & Hire portal. Applicants must be prepared to submit required background checks that are no more than one year old from the date of issue, in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
Application Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Note that this posting may close or be removed at any time.)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Southern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 12-Months
Date Posted:
11/6/2025
Location:
Hopewell Elementary School
Closing Date:
11/21/2025 Position: (ANTICIPATED) Building Secretary
Term: December 2025
Classification: Support Staff Employee
FTE: Full-Time
We invite prospective applicants to apply for the position of (ANTICIPATED) BUILDING SECRETARY at Hopewell Elementary School.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Southern Lehigh SD serves nearly 3,100 students across five schools, which are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2024). Hopewell and Liberty Bell Elementary Schools are ranked in the Top 10% of all elementary schools in the Commonwealth and each serves a population of more than 400 students in Grades K-3. The Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School and Southern Lehigh Middle School are ranked in the Top 2% of all middle schools in the Commonwealth and serve nearly 700 students in Grades 4-6 and over 450 students in Grades 7-8. Southern Lehigh High School is ranked in the Top 10% of all high schools-public and private-in the Commonwealth and serves over 1,000 students in Grades 9-12.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishes and maintains positive communications and working relationships with district personnel, students, parents, and the community concerning building activities, schedules and events.
- May support and maintain building Social Media accounts.Updates and manages Student Information Management system (enrollment, demographic, emergency information, class schedules, etc.).
- May assist with audits and conduct routine banking or bookkeeping
- Schedules, supports and orients Substitute coverage.
- May assist payroll in the investigation and reconciliation of work hour/attendance concerns.
- Demonstrate willingness to assist other employees with projects, initiatives or work overflow.
- Familiarity with applicable district policies, state and federal laws as it relates to the education of students and student records.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal or his/her designee.
Minimum of high school diploma or appropriate Associate or Bachelor's Degree in education, communications, business or related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
Minimum 2 years in a communications and or secretarial capacity. Understanding of public school operations and organizational structure preferred.
Note: Selected candidates must be able to produce valid [1] PA State Criminal Record Check (ACT 34), [2] FBI Criminal History Record Investigation (ACT 114), [3] PA DHS Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151). and [4] PA Arrest/Conviction Report Certification Form (ACT 24) all within one year of issue at the time of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate (read, write, speak) and comprehend the English language to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
- Ability to be at work during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, and at other times as may be required by the position.
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift and reach.
- Repetitive motion of the hands including both fine and gross motor dexterity to manipulate a computer keyboard and when performing routine tasks such as filing.
- Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
- Ability to independently ambulate or navigate in and around school buildings and office areas.
- Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
- Ability to assist in emergency situations.
$44,500.00 Annual plus benefits.
DIRECTIONS
Please complete an online application and attach supporting documentation (Cover Letter and Resume). Paper applications are not accepted, and all interested applicants must apply via the district's Frontline Recruit & Hire portal. Applicants must be prepared to submit required background checks that are no more than one year old from the date of issue, in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
Application Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Note that this posting may close or be removed at any time.)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Southern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.