Secretary for Spanish Interpreting and Translating

Job TitleProvide skillful and productive operation of the office in order to assure a positive impact on the Independence School District's educational program and students' success.Performance Responsibilities for District Office Personnel:Performs various office management tasksOperates computers, copiers, office machinery and equipment with a high degree of skillMaintains files/records, confidential and general correspondence, memos, statistical data, reports, and other office forms as assignedPerforms duties to achieve high levels of customer serviceAnswers telephone in a pleasant and respectful manner and routes calls to appropriate personnelDeals courteously with visitors, parents, students, and staffCooperative, flexible and shows good judgement/discretion in interpersonal interactionsRepresents self, school and District positivelyResponds in a timely manner to informational requestsPerforms budgeting, requisitioning, and bookkeeping tasks as necessary, following established District policies and proceduresDemonstrates good safety practices and adheres to all District rules, regulations and policiesPerforms other duties as assigned in order to carry out functions of the officePerformance Responsibilities for Building Bookkeeper/Secretary:Assists with the processing of accounts payable, which may include paying bills, preparing vouchers, printing checks, etc.Prepares accurate financial recordsReconciles accountsEnters purchase orders into Keystone system and matches to invoicesMaintains student information databaseVerifies that employee time sheets are calculated accuratelyPosts ledger entries for grants and accountsAnalyzes financial reports to determine fund availabilityDistributes scholarship information to students and employeesAnswers telephones, transfers calls, and takes messagesGreets and provides information to parents, students, and guests warmly; functions as an ambassador for ISDSorts, reads, and distributes office mailSchedules meetings, makes travel arrangements, and maintains appointment calendarsEnsures office equipment is in working conditionPerforms other responsibilities as necessary to carry out the functions of the officeTerms of Employment: Building Bookkeepers/Secretaries will be employed for ten, eleven, or twelve month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor, using the Independence School District Performance Based Evaluation Office Personnel.