English/Spanish Bilingual School Secretary (Near NRG Stadium) (HOUSTON

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o High School Diploma or G.E.D.

o Minimum of 2 years of experience as a secretary is preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Maintains confidentiality regarding staff and school-related issues. Communicates with other building administrators and staff per principal directive. Coordinates office operations. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers to the most complex issues to higher levels.

o Receipt, deposit and disburse internal account funds.

o, Assist in preparing purchase orders for all purchases made through school budgeted funds.

o Provides assistance to students, parents, teachers, and visitors. Writes permits for students, order supplies for classroom teachers. Disseminates and maintains office supplies and materials.

o Prepares and submits payment for purchases as required.

o Prepares and submits all reports as required. o Assist with payroll as required. o Responsible, at the direction of the Principal, for calling substitute teachers. o Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy, productive and smoothly run office. o Maintain records of both students and staff, as required. o Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills. o Perform other tasks as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus. o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.

o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. o Moderate travel is required.