.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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