Position Title

Sr. School Secretary

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

Per Contract, based on experience

Job Description

TITLE:  Senior School Secretary

            Secretary to the Principal

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Must be on civil service list or currently hold a Sr. School Secretary position
• See Orange County Job Specification #1601 for qualification and specification
• Must have outstanding interpersonal skills: This position interfaces directly with students, school personnel, parents and the general public. It requires the ability to deal effectively with people – in person and on the telephone – and to work well under pressure. Candidates must be responsible, dependable, ethical and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have excellent organizational skills: The position requires someone who can handle multiple simultaneous tasks expediently and with accuracy. Attention to details is eminent.
• Must have superior technical skills: This position requires combining speed and accuracy in the use of office technology.
• Must demonstrate discretion: The position handles confidential student and personnel matters
• Preferred experience in a school setting.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Operates office equipment such as keyboards, calculators, copy machines, computers and peripheral equipment
• Prepares important and confidential material including student and staff records.
• Reads incoming mail and distributes to appropriate person or organizational unit
• Coordinates the daily procurement and assignment of substitutes to ensure classroom coverage.
• Receives and handles inquiries, complaints and requests concerning building activities either in person or via telephone.
• Schedules appointments and meetings and takes notes of meetings and prepares minutes; compiles or researches data and prepares reports
• Supervises and participates in administrative functions such as departmental budget preparation and control, and the requisitioning and control of office supplies
• Participates in the financial accounting operations of the department
• Relays directives to subordinate personnel and follows up on their completion in accordance with delegated responsibility
• Composes correspondence independently as delegated, or from brief direction
• Performs a variety of complex clerical tasks
• Coordinates the production, design, and printing of official programs for graduation ceremonies and other school-wide celebratory events
• May supervise subordinate clerical staff
• Financial and Purchasing Responsibilities including purchase orders, requisitions and budget preparation  

 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:      35 hours per week

                                                    52 weeks per year

                       

REPORTS TO:               Building Principal

 

START DATE:               On or about July 10, 2026

 

Make Application to:   Please apply on our website. Internal Candidates please send resume to Lynn Imperato, Central Administration

 

DEADLINE:                   6/26/26

 

 

Job Category

Clericals

Job Location

Washingtonville High School

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