Administrative Secretary I

Howard County Public School System • Perryton, TX

22h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Instructional Facilitator for the Early Intervention Assessment Team, the Administrative Secretary I supports the Child Find team by providing administrative support, using independent judgment and action to assume clerical duties within the office. The Administrative Secretary I is expected to exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in all areas of work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of clerical or general office experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of experience using Microsoft Outlook and Office (Excel, Word).
• One (1) year of experience using Google Workspaces (Sheets, Docs, Forms).
• One (1) year of experience using Synergy Student Information System (SIS).
• One (1) year of secretarial experience in a PreK-12 school system.

Responsibilities

• Performs general secretarial tasks including but not limited to producing letters, reports, memorandums, etc. via the computer.
• Makes photocopies, files, and distributes mail.
• Answers telephone and electronic communication as well as recorded messages.
• Communicates in a positive and effective manner with parents, staff, and community agency partners as the first point of contact.
• Gathers confidential referral information from parents and community agencies.
• Welcomes visitors to the Child Find/County Diagnostic Office.
• Schedules meetings and maintains the calendar for the Early Intervention Assessment Team.
• Manages student files and family follow up.
• Creates cab/transportation vouchers.
• Maintains records, enters data into online databases, and generates and analyses reports from online databases.

Benefits

• Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment
• HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED