Job Description
ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
POSITION: School Secretary
Classification: Classified/Support Staff/Unlicensed
Terms of Employment: Full Time - 178 Days
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
This is a Classified position assigned to the Classified Salary Schedule.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under immediate supervision, performs routine clerical tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Types letters, memos, bulletins, narrative reports, and/or tables from rough drafts.
Proofreads reports, letters, and/or other documents.
Posts information to records or files.
Records information on standard Elko County School District forms.
Answers or asks questions of callers and visitors by phone or in person.
Files and sorts correspondence, memos, and reports.
Operates various office business machines.
May perform media center, library, switchboard, or graphics responsibilities.
Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Involves varied clerical work to provide support services to other clerical positions, teachers, supervisors, or administrators.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Position Expectations): Ability to learn and apply new and established procedures.
Ability to interpret oral and written instructions.
Ability to apply basic grammatical rules.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to learn the use of various types of office equipment.
Ability to meet predetermined deadlines.
Ability to handle a number of items at one time.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to handle simple tasks with speed and accuracy.
Ability to accept informal supervision from a number of people.
Ability to judge when to act independently and when to refer situations to supervisor.
Ability to work flexible hours or shifts.
Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents, the public, and other agencies.
Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Training, and Experience: High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school, foreign equivalency, etc.).
One year of clerical experience; or,
Verified keyboarding/typing score of 35 words per minute net.
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION: High school transcript or other equivalent (i.e., college, technical, or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).
Verified keyboarding/typing score of 35 words per minute net.
Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications.
EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNED WORK AREAS:
Elko County School District facilities, schools, departments, and auxiliary sites.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Strength: Sedentary/Medium - Exert force to 50 lbs., occasionally; 10-25 lbs., frequently; up to 10 lbs., constantly; or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Vision: Frequent near acuity; occasional far acuity. Vision to read printed materials, a VDT screen, and other monitoring devices.
Environmental Conditions: Climate-controlled office setting and outdoor temperatures ranging from mild to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud for occasional to frequent time periods.
Hazards: Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals and fumes (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).
EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED TO PERFORM TASKS :
Various computers, printers, telephones, calculators, copy machines, fax machines, filing cabinets/equipment, etc.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.
Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in the Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 738-5196. Elko County School District
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Shift work,