Gateway Unified School District · 2 days ago
School Office Manager (8.00 hrs/day) - Buckeye School of the Arts #280
Redding, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGateway Unified School District is seeking a School Office Manager to perform specialized clerical and secretarial functions within a school. The role involves assisting the site administrator, managing student files, handling school-related finances, and maintaining office operations.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Serves as a personal secretary to the site administrator and assists in the operation of the school office
Performs secretarial duties; independently answers routine correspondence, maintains administrator’s calendar, schedules meetings and conferences, handles mail and maintains accurate files and records
Performs receptionist duties; gives information to parents and the general public regarding school matters
Maintains accurate student files and attendance records
Maintains record of personnel absences and keeps time cards current, schedules substitutes
Handles school related monies, prepares bank deposits and maintains related records
Compiles required school related reports
Operates standard office machines, including computer operating systems and programs
Maintains and monitors the school site budget, including purchase order requests
Prepares input data for a computerized record management, storage and retrieval system
Requisitions orders and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and instructional materials
Administers first aid to students and contacts parents and emergency assistance agencies in the case of a serious illness or injury
May assist in scheduling the use of school facilities
Refers specific correspondence or communication to appropriate staff members
Responsible for daily student attendance accounting
Dispenses medications to students
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Pass the General Clerical Exam administered by the district at the 70th percentile or above
Type 65 net words per minute on a 5-minute timed writing. (Outside certificate is acceptable)
Knowledge of basic first aid methods, procedures and techniques
Knowledge of modern office methods and equipment, including computer technology
Knowledge of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation
Knowledge of automated record management and filing systems
Knowledge of receptionist and telephone techniques
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Ability to interpret and apply legal mandates, policies and regulations pertaining to a school operation
Ability to compose correspondence
Ability to establish and maintain accurate files and records
Ability to operate computers and utilize application software, as well as provide training to other personnel
Ability to perform clerical and secretarial duties using independent judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to perform job assignments with numerous interruptions and work with minimal supervision
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to organize the school office operation
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Ability to work with students and parents
Three years of responsible secretarial experience; preferably in an educational organization
Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by coursework in secretarial/clerical areas
Company
Gateway Unified School District
Gateway Unified School District comprises 5 public schools (including 1 K-5 school, 2 K-8 schools, 1 Comprehensive High School, and 1 Alternative High School which includes an independent study school) serving the cities of Redding and Shasta Lake, California.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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