Secretarial Position Lead Secretary

Job Description:

West Hartford Public Schools seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of lead secretary at King Philip Middle School. The lead secretary supports the school community by providing a welcoming environment and secretarial support to the Principal and staff members. This is a full-time, 12-month position with full benefits.

Qualifications:

• Prior secretarial experience in a school setting
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills; ability to work with confidential information and attention to detail.
• Fluent computer skills including: Power School, Google Workspace, Canva, Smore, Microsoft Office, and AESOP.
• Ability to perform responsibly, interact with staff and public in a self-reliant, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Duties: Duties for this position include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Provide secretarial support to the Principal and staff members.
• Co-leading a main office staff.
• Complete daily assignments and all job related responsibilities with care, accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Oversee functions of office staff and act as a liaison between staff and administrators
• Maintain files and records.
• Prepare and monitor the budget process throughout the fiscal year.
• Provide additional support as needed.

Please include a current resume and 3 letters of recommendation dated within the last 365 days.

Excellent salary, benefits and working conditions.

Salary: negotiable per the WHFES Union salary schedule.

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