Building Secretary

Position Details

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary

Date Posted: 2/26/2026

Location: Plain City Elementary School

Date Available: 08/01/2026

District: Jonathan Alder Local School District

Title: Secretary

Internal Posting ONLY until 3/9/26

Pay: Step 0 = $22.30/hr
Pay estimate $22.30 x 7.5 x 206 = $34,453.5 / 24 pays $1435.56 per pay

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work well with other employees, students and the public
• Working knowledge of office machines, computer and software used for the position
• Ability to type at least 50 words per minute

• Acts as receptionist for the office presenting telephone callers or visitors a good impression of the school.
• Types, emails, faxes, mails correspondence and creates or prepares various other documents as requested.
• Answers the telephone within three (3) rings or less in a pleasant, courteous and tactful manner, and then relays messages to appropriate personnel.
• Keeps office, copy room, and lobby neat, orderly and free of clutter.
• Sorts and places incoming mail and packages in appropriate staff mailboxes daily.
• Aids with the maintenance and updates of the inventory of the building.
• Responsible to collect all student fees, issue receipts, and prepare deposits as well as maintain records dealing with building finance.
• Assists with the building fundraiser.
• Responsible for maintaining, issuing, and ordering supplies.
• Operates and responsible for maintaining supplies/service on various office equipment including the copy machines, fax, computer and/or printers.
• Assists in enforcing school rules.
• Dispense medication to students when needed with parent permission and takes care of minor first aid issues.
• Makes appropriate contacts when students are absent, ill, or injured and keeps principal informed of any issues.
• Assists the school nurse, social worker, and guidance counselor on an as needed basis.
• Maintains confidentiality of information; works to defuse rumors with regard to school rumors.
• Enrolls, withdraws, schedules, maintains court documents, and residency of students.
• Maintains all student permanent files including active, inactive, electronic, and hard-copy.
• Works with the EMIS Coordinator to properly maintain building records.
• Maintain staff absence records, monitor substitute fulfillment and prepare payroll composite information.
• Maintains building website and calendar.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

• Eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/SERS
• 206 Day Calendar
• 7.5 hours per day + 30 minute unpaid lunch

Building Principal

To perform all clerical and secretarial tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the office in such a manner that will reflect favorably on the school district.

One written evaluation per year by the Principal or designee.

• Is a self starter; performs needed tasks without being asked.
• Maintains a well groomed professional appearance.
• Displays a positive attitude.
• Is punctual and dependable.
• Is flexible and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Calmly reacts to emergency situations.
• Demonstrates an ability to make sound decisions independently.
• Maintains professional behavior when dealing with staff.
• Maintains a close working relationship with the other building secretaries.
• Conveys and communicates a positive image of the school district.
• Is supportive of the school in the community setting.

• Cooperates with all employees.
• Shows tact and diplomacy when dealing with the public.
• Communicates all legitimate concerns to the supervisor.
• Demonstrates an ability to be fair and consistent when dealing with students.
• Maintains a warm and inviting atmosphere in the office.
• Presents a supportive image with regard to decisions concerning policy and procedures even though you are not in agreement.
• All responsibilities are subject to the assignment of the principal/superintendent.

• Conveys and communicates a positive image of the school district.
• Is supportive of the school in the community setting.