LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Secretary I – Special Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Post-secondary education in job related topics preferred
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. Experience in word-processing/data entry/spreadsheet applications
5. Demonstrated communication and public relations skills

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION: To exercise judgement to carry out a variety of secretarial duties within defined policy and with the general direction.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow local, State and Federal laws and adhere to Public Education Department and Local School Board Policy.
2. Maintain student and staff confidentiality.
3. Communicate effectively with a variety of district and community officials.
4. Manage multi-line phone system and public address systems.
5. Perform data entry.
6. Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
7. Work as part of a team.
8. Work with frequent interruptions.
9. Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Special Services Administrators

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year will be in accordance with current schedule for 198-day employees.  Salary to be determined by individual training and experience level on current Secretary I Salary Schedule.

EVALUATION:  Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation for classified personnel.

PHYSICAL LEVEL RATING: This position will require the employee to function at a “medium” physical capacity as defined by Workman’s Compensation statutes. “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT DETAILS:

          WORK ACTIONS:

               Finger dexterity     C

               Sitting                    F                                      Standing     F                         Walking     F

          REPETITIVE MOTIONS:

               Hand:                                                 right     C                   left     C                  both     C

               Foot:                                                  right     C                   left     C                  both     C

              Grasping: hand                                   right     C                   left     C                   

              Fine manipulation:                             right     C                   left     C                 

          USE OF HEAD AND NECK:

               Static                       F                                    Flexing        F                        Rotating:    F

          WORK POSITIONS:

               Bending                  F                                     Squatting     F                        Crawling     R

               Climbing                O                                     Reaching     C                        Vision         C

          ACTIVITIES:

                Unprotected Heights                                  R                         Driving automotive equipment  O    

                Around machinery                                     R                         Temperature extremes               R             

                Noise and vibration                                   R                          Hazards                                     R                                   

                Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals                R   

          BALANCE AND COORDINATION:                C

Definitions:     R = rarely = 1% to 9% of an 8 hour day

                        O = occasionally = 10 to 33% of an 8 hour day

                        F = frequently = 34% to 66% of an 8 hour day

                        C = continuously = 67% to 100 % of an 8 hour day