Calhoun County Schools
Position Vacancy

Position Tracking Number: S-24-201

Position: School Secretary

Location: Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Opening Date: July 9, 2024

Closing Date:    July 16, 2024

Expected Date of Employment:     July 26, 2024

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Alabama Driver’s License
  • Demonstration and record of strong moral character
  • Excellent ability to work with others
  • Good attendance and work record
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously
  • Meet background clearance requirements
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calhoun County Board of Education deems appropriate
 Duties/Responsibilities:
    Provide secretarial services for the principal and other administration.Provide clerical support in a multi-task work environment requiring the ability to prioritize tasks.Supervise the activities of parent volunteers, student office aides, and certain support personnel as assigned.Assist with student records as may be required.Train and supervise office assistants.Assume general receptionist duties such as answering the telephone and greeting school visitors.Prepare memorandums, letters, forms, and other material as assigned.Distribute incoming mail, packages, and other materials.Assist with student registration, permanent records and transcripts as directed.Make necessary computerized administrative reports related to attendance, discipline, personnel and grade reporting.Assume limited bookkeeping duties in the absence of the bookkeeper.Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.Participate in cross-training activities as required.Ability to keep business and school matters confidential.Knowledge of procedures, practices and operation of a school.Ability to use excellent business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.Ability to organize and file materials effectively.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including clear, polite telephone communications skills.Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.Ability to exercise tact, good judgment and initiative in dealing with students, faculty and the public.Ability to follow written and oral directions.Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.Other duties as assigned.
 Length of Contract/Terms:
187 days / 7.5 hours per day

Compensation:
As per Board salary schedule for this position

Application Process:
Submit an application, résumé, and Applicant Disclosure/Release form to:

Candace Burns
Principal
Pleasant Valley Elementary
265 Mark Green Road
Jacksonville, AL 36265

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Calhoun County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Calhoun County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by the Calhoun County School System.

Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

The Calhoun County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or disability. Those applicants needing reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the school principal/supervisor or Superintendent's Office.