SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Tierra del Sol School TYPE:  Classified    

STATUS:  Non-Exempt   SALARY LEVEL: ($15.45, 10 month position, Full Benefit Package) WORK CALENDAR: 213 DAYS, 8 hours per day   START DATE: January 2025

 

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

 

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, provides administrative support for a school and School Principal within the Somerton School District No. 11.

 

Specific Duties/Tasks Include:

• Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors.
• Takes messages for teachers and staff.
• Manages all student activities
• Manages school and District deposits
• Assists visitors by answering questions or providing information regarding school and District policies and procedures.
• Types and translates documents for Principals and Teachers.
• Coordinates distribution of materials to teachers as needed. 
• Registers students as needed.
• Schedules classes.
• Assists parents with questions regarding schedule and classes.
• Inputs, updates and maintains student information in computer system.
• Maintains account records for student activities.
• Counts, records and deposits money.
• Assists administrators, coaches, and other school secretaries.
• Schedules meetings for Principal as required and performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of District and school policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of reception and telephone etiquette and techniques.
• Knowledge of general clerical and record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of standard office practices, principles and methods.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and related software.
• Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions. 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an indoor environment.
• Work requires frequent standing, walking, and sitting.      
• Some positions may require bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year administrative support experience preferred
• Experience working in a school setting preferred
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) required at the time of hiring