.8 School Secretary (2026-2027 School Year)

  • Summit Hill School District 161
  • Frankfort, Illinois
  • Full Time

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary

Date Posted:

4/9/2026

Location:

Mary Drew Early Learning Center

Date Available:

08/03/2026

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Position Requirements

Position Title: .8 School Secretary

Essential functions:

  • Performs and organizes a wide variety of clerical duties for the principal, teachers, and support staff in an efficient manner.
  • Communicates with the public, using discretion and judgment, answering questions if possible, otherwise directing individuals to the appropriate administrator or other staff who will answer questions and address concerns.
  • With direction from the principal, may compose a variety of materials such as letters, memoranda, bulletins, requisitions, claims, reports, and statistical data from rough drafts or oral instructions.
  • If asked, tracks and compiles financial data and budget information for the principal.
  • With direction from the principal, may coordinate the process of purchasing to include processing requisitions, receipt, verification, and distribution of materials.
  • Orients and directs substitute teachers and substitute classified personnel in the school.
  • With direction from the principal, maintains and coordinates multiple calendars to include the school activities and events calendar and the school facilities use calendar.
  • Assigns and may inventory school and classroom keys.
  • May be asked to attend meetings and conferences and act as recorder for faculty meetings, preparing reports for actions taken and assignments made.
  • Works efficiently with a service-oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption.
  • Modifies and adapts office procedures and details in concert with the needs and requirements of the principal and staff.
  • Understands and applies district policies, procedures and school rules.
  • Maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members contacted in the course of work.
  • Handles stressful situations in a calm manner.
  • Maintains confidentiality of personnel and student matters.
  • Effectively manages time and multiple responsibilities.
  • Other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

  • Must have excellent organizational skills.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Must have excellent computer skills, including Google, Word, Excel, E-Mail, and Internet.
  • Possesses and demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of English usage, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Must be able to multi-task with numerous interruptions.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters.

Employment:

  • Employed to work 10 months per school year.
  • Hourly rate $17.00 - benefits as established annually by the Board of Education

Preparation, Experience, Skills:

  • High School diploma.
  • Demonstrated aptitude or competence for the essential duties assigned to this position.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Application Procedure:

Apply Online

Job ID: 517004884
Originally Posted on: 4/11/2026

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