Job Description:
TITLE:
Secretary: Floater (Group 7, 12 Months)
 
REPORTS TO:
TBD
 
JOB GOAL:
To assure the efficient and smooth operation of a school/department office, as needed on a floating basis.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attends to and reviews all correspondence.
2. Formulates bulletins, newsletter, memoranda, directives, calendars, correspondence and similar communication as required by the principal/administrator.
3. Compiles data, coordinates information and prepares reports and documents as required.
4. Establishes and maintains pertinent school records and student data bases.
5. Acts as central point of contact for the school/department and as a liaison between the principal/administrator and their customers - staff, students, parents and others outside the building.
6. May assist in budget preparation, prepares requisitions, and maintains up-to-date accounting and bookkeeping.
7. Assist principal/Administrator in establishing calendar of events, appointments, interviews, conferences, visitations, presentations, and staff agendas.
8. May be responsible for staff absence reporting, collecting time sheets and other payroll information as requested.
9. Prepares appropriate reports as needed.
10. May work with the principal/administrator to effectively manage the closing and opening of school such as preparation of class lists, the principal’s annual report, distribution of cumulative records and transcripts, notification of teacher assignments, kindergarten placements, packets for teachers and students, and processing of requisitions.
11. May be responsible for signature sheets and/or distribution of documents for all staff members as required.
12. Performs such other related tasks as the principal/administrator may from time to time assign.

DISCLAIMER
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:       
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Proficiency in typing (min. 50 wpm).
3. Knowledge of office practices, procedures, equipment, management, and familiarity with the use of computerized data base management systems and word processing techniques.
4. Ability to work tactfully and courteously with school staff and the public.
5. Such additions and/or alternatives to the above as the Board may  find appropriate and acceptable.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bilingual, English and Spanish.
2. Associate's Degree or higher

 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as determined by the Board of Education and the Secretaries’ Bargaining Unit.

SALARY RANGE:
$44,715 - $51,711 based on professional experience and District Contract
 
EVALUATION:
Annually by TBD, with input from Principals/Administrators supported over the year.
 
DATE:
April 1, 2021

New London Public Schools 
New London, Connecticut 

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 
Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.