School Secretary (2012-2013 School Year)

SCHOOL SECRETARY

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and skill in operation of common office equipment, including computer and word processing equipment
2. Experience in secretarial/clerical work of responsible nature
3. Ability to take and transcribe shorthand desirable; proficiency as typist; ability to make accurate arithmetical computations
4. Ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to use independent judgment and coordinate work of others
5. Ability to work effectively with staff, students and public
6. Ability to learn and administer first aid, CPR and other health services
7. Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO:        Principal

JOB GOAL:             To provide services which contribute to effective operation of school office

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs secretarial duties of complex and responsible nature; may take and transcribe dictation; composes correspondence; operates office machines, computer terminal and word processor; types letters, masters, requisitions, permits, records, lists and other documents; processes and distributes mail; answers telephone; schedules appointments and meetings
2. Answers inquiries and provides information of specialized or confidential nature requiring use of discretion and independent judgment within limits of established policies and procedures
3. Prepares and accurately maintains variety of reports, records and files relating to students, staff, operations and activities
4. Sets up and maintains files; maintains inventories and related records; monitors budget as directed
5. Provides first aid, CPR and other health services as required
6. Maintains accurate absence records and reports for school staff; prepares time sheets and time cards as required
7. Trains and provides work guidance for other staff as assigned
8. Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY:                $2,478 - $3,009 per month

EVALUATION:        Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed one (1) year of duty time exclusive of leaves of absences or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

REQUIRED TEST:

All applicants must have passed the following tests within three years of the deadline. All applicants must register for testing when submitting their application.

Appropriate photo identification will be required for entrance to testing.

Clerical Test will be given on March 11, 2013. Please call 631-4877 to register for test.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on March 6, 2013.

1. Typing certificate 40 net wpm (Valid certificate within three years of the deadline of this bulletin) Typing/shorthand certificates will be accepted from accredited colleges or business colleges.(Copy acceptable for application purposes; original must be presented prior to employment)

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Personnel Services regarding acceptable certificates. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.