School Secretary III - Heron School (8 hr day) at Natomas Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex and responsible clerical/secretarial record keeping and reporting, as well as other support duties following established policies, procedures, and mandated regulations. Assignments are usually at a secondary school, an equivalently large elementary school site, or an equivalently large specialized department or educational program. Incumbents assigned to the School Secretary III positions should be fully qualified in attendance, registration, student services (e.g., counseling support, activities), and business record keeping but may be assigned to either business or student services depending on the size of the site. In a smaller site, the School Secretary III often serves as the senior generalist, performing the full range of general clerical, secretarial and office support duties. The position requires knowledge of the terminology, practices and procedures of a school site and sufficient knowledge of financial record keeping to monitor and analyze performance against budgets, perform advanced secretarial services, and assign work to others. Incumbents may advance along the Administrative Secretarial career path, with a combination of experience, skill with specialized office practices, interdepartmental dealings, and continuing education in secretarial science or business.
Requirements / Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by coursework in office skills. A minimum of three years of progressively responsible secretarial and clerical experience, preferably in a school setting, is desired. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES First Aid/CPR certificate Typing certificate for 45 w.p.m. Typing Certificate (Issued within the last two years, for 45 wpm. Must include the name, address, and phone number of the issuing agency along with the net wpm and length of test (3-minute minimum). Typing certificates from web-based programs are not accepted. NUSD Human Resources Department offers typing tests (free of charge) at the district office. If interested, please email hr@natomasunified.org or call 916-567-5470 to schedule an appointment. If you are a current employee and in the same classification as this one posted, please click on this link to request a transfer NUSD Employee Transfer Request If you are a current employee seeking a promotional opportunity, you must file an application to include at minimum their personal information, record of educational and professional preparation, record of work experience, legal information and a letter of intent along with any documentation you wish to have considered for promotional opportunities. Internal candidates meeting minimum qualifications for the vacant position will be granted an interview when being considered for opportunities for promotions in higher range classifications. To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful reference checks. Please note that we require three references, one of them must be a supervisor (current or past). Employee Entrance Evaluation (at District’s expense) will also be required.
Please attach required documents:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letters of Recommendation Required)
- Resume
- Typing Certificate
Requirements / Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by coursework in office skills. A minimum of three years of progressively responsible secretarial and clerical experience, preferably in a school setting, is desired. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES First Aid/CPR certificate Typing certificate for 45 w.p.m. Typing Certificate (Issued within the last two years, for 45 wpm. Must include the name, address, and phone number of the issuing agency along with the net wpm and length of test (3-minute minimum). Typing certificates from web-based programs are not accepted. NUSD Human Resources Department offers typing tests (free of charge) at the district office. If interested, please email hr@natomasunified.org or call 916-567-5470 to schedule an appointment. If you are a current employee and in the same classification as this one posted, please click on this link to request a transfer NUSD Employee Transfer Request If you are a current employee seeking a promotional opportunity, you must file an application to include at minimum their personal information, record of educational and professional preparation, record of work experience, legal information and a letter of intent along with any documentation you wish to have considered for promotional opportunities. Internal candidates meeting minimum qualifications for the vacant position will be granted an interview when being considered for opportunities for promotions in higher range classifications. To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful reference checks. Please note that we require three references, one of them must be a supervisor (current or past). Employee Entrance Evaluation (at District’s expense) will also be required.
Please attach required documents:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letters of Recommendation Required)
- Resume
- Typing Certificate
Comments and Other Information
Why join Natomas Unified as a Classified Employee?
Competitive and growing salaries!
*$1000 annual stipend for a Master’s Degree
*Move a step each year on the salary schedule
*Bilingual stipend for designated employees
*Longevity at 10+ years of service
We care about your well-being!
*District-paid medical benefits for employees plus low-cost options for families
*Paid sick leave & other options for leave to use when needed, including 20 days of paid pregnancy disability leave
*Access to our Employee Assistance Program
*Paid vacation and holidays (for 11 & 12-month employees)
We care about your growth and future!
*Promotional opportunities
*Paid professional development opportunities
*Reimbursement on approved credit/units
*Access to our Diverse Future Teacher Program
*Public Retirement System
Natomas Unified School District is recruiting committed, collaborative, caring, and exemplary employees who are eager to provide an engaging and safe learning community for all students.
Our Goals
• Maximize Academic Growth, Responsibility, and Achievement for Each Student.
• Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student.
• Create a Safe, Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School.
• Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success.
• Hire, Train, and Retain High Quality Staff.
Important to know about NUSD:
• NUSD has been recognized as the 2nd most diverse school district in the nation.
• NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational, cultural, and civic activities.
• We utilize technology to provide instructional leadership, assess student performance, and communicate effectively.
• Family options and choices are being championed districtwide as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB), AP, AVID, and College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites.
• A Chromebook is provided to every student to use during daily instruction.
• Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students.
• Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional potential.
We encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us at www.natomasunified.org and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee, and, to the extent required by law, interns, volunteers, and job applicants shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or another person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at 916-561-5253, customerservice@natomasunified.org or 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School District’s uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
Comments and Other Information
Why join Natomas Unified as a Classified Employee?
Competitive and growing salaries!
*$1000 annual stipend for a Master’s Degree
*Move a step each year on the salary schedule
*Bilingual stipend for designated employees
*Longevity at 10+ years of service
We care about your well-being!
*District-paid medical benefits for employees plus low-cost options for families
*Paid sick leave & other options for leave to use when needed, including 20 days of paid pregnancy disability leave
*Access to our Employee Assistance Program
*Paid vacation and holidays (for 11 & 12-month employees)
We care about your growth and future!
*Promotional opportunities
*Paid professional development opportunities
*Reimbursement on approved credit/units
*Access to our Diverse Future Teacher Program
*Public Retirement System
Natomas Unified School District is recruiting committed, collaborative, caring, and exemplary employees who are eager to provide an engaging and safe learning community for all students.
Our Goals
• Maximize Academic Growth, Responsibility, and Achievement for Each Student.
• Cultivate the Social-Emotional Well-Being of Each Student.
• Create a Safe, Engaging Environment Where Students Connect to School.
• Engage Parents and Families to Support Student Success.
• Hire, Train, and Retain High Quality Staff.
Important to know about NUSD:
• NUSD has been recognized as the 2nd most diverse school district in the nation.
• NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational, cultural, and civic activities.
• We utilize technology to provide instructional leadership, assess student performance, and communicate effectively.
• Family options and choices are being championed districtwide as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB), AP, AVID, and College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites.
• A Chromebook is provided to every student to use during daily instruction.
• Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students.
• Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional potential.
We encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us at www.natomasunified.org and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. No district employee, and, to the extent required by law, interns, volunteers, and job applicants shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or another person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at 916-561-5253, customerservice@natomasunified.org or 1901 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School District’s uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.