Position starting August 2024

Job Title: Elementary Secretary

Reports To: Building Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Full-time - 8.0 hours a day, 10 month / Non- Exempt

Salary Schedule: This is a negotiated position. Wages are administrated consistent with the negotiated agreement.

Position Purpose: Performs a wide variety of duties, some of a confidential nature. Performs general secretarial duties which may be required but not limited to answering phones, basic computer functions, typing, filing, copying, distributing mail, proofreading, etc. Provides monitoring of students as needed.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Receives direction and support from Building Administration
Responds to walk in, telephone, doorbell, and intercom customer services needs in a timely, positive, and responsive way.
Manages office reception area including sign-in, waiting area capacity, and escorting visitors.
Creates reports and records data as appropriate.
Creates spreadsheets, programs, rosters, certificates, lists, letters, and other word processing documents.
Works with staff to distribute student, parent, and staff communications through phone, email, US mail, and school messenger system.
Assists with coordination student drop off and pick up.
Completes copy requests for teachers and administrators as needed.
Uses intra-school communication systems including radio, intercom, various alarms, paging, etc. as required.
Uses mail merge function to create labels, certificates, mailings, and files regularly.
Processes free and reduced lunch applications.
Processes and files student and building facility forms as required.
Prepares daily announcements as directed.
Maintains conference room calendars.
Follows oral and written directions accurately.
Sorts and distributes USPS and interschool mail.
Assists with special projects as required.
Serves as a backup for other office staff.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPSâ??s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Works in standard office and school building environments
Occasional overtime may be required by the supervisor
Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and use information from written materials and visual displays.
Ability to work in standing/walking positions on a frequent basis throughout the work shift.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop and maintain balance while performing job related tasks.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
Additional demands may be required upon request from the Supervisor

Interrelations:

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employeeâ??s supervisor or building administrator.
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Previous experience working in an office setting is preferred.
Previous experience working in a public school setting is preferred.
Proficient PC computer knowledge is required.
Demonstrate proficiency of the English language to read and communicate with others.
Demonstrate proficiency of the Spanish language to read and communicate with others is preferred.
Knowledge of District computer software preferred.
Ability and patience to work with students and parents.
Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to take initiative and work independently
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrate a positive attendance record and prior work history
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Knowledge of OPSâ??s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining â??Highly Qualified status,â? etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Omaha public schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at 531-299-0240.