Elementary Secretary at Warwick Public Schools

SHIFT: Days - (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) - 35 hrs./wk. - 40 wks./yr.SALARY: *Salary listed is union step compensation. Outside applicants start at Step 1GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:To perform general clerical telephone communication typing word processing computer functions and other related duties. Must be able to handle multiple demands simultaneously. Assignments and instructions are administered by the principal.ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:Typing of correspondence requisitions reports and entering information into a data base.Telephone communication as required by supervisor.Maintenance of files and records as required.Communication with staff students the public and other departments.Distribution of all supplies and materials within the building.Responsible for the daily building student attendance program and maintaining the State Attendance Program.Responds to the daily activities of students staff parents etc. within the building.Other related duties as required by the department and/or principal.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:The ability to make accurate tabulations and computations; the ability to readily understand and carry out directions both oral and written; reasonable speed and accuracy in typing and keyboarding; must be able to meet or exceed minimum standards set in regards to applicant testing; the ability to communicate orally with staff and the public; should be familiar with office equipment including but not limited to: computer calculator telephone photocopier and familiarity with applicable software applications preferred but not required; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form; the ability to handle confidential material and data with utmost discretion; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; the ability to develop an effective working relationship with staff students and the community and the ability to perform duties with an awareness of school department requirements and policies especially as they relate to elementary education.EDUCATION:Such as may be gained from graduation from a senior high school or equivalent (GED) including or supplemented by keyboarding and computer software application. Business or technical school graduate preferred. One year office experience helpful.APPLICATION:Apply in writing to: Human Resources Office Warwick Public Schools 69 Draper Avenue Warwick Rhode Island 02889Or email: Resume must be submitted by all applicants. Please mention posting number in your letter of application.WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION RACE RELIGION NATIONAL ORIGIN COLOR OR DISABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1