PEKN0357615-0000
2025-10-01T00:00:00
2025-09-22T00:00:00
POSITION: Secretary to School Principal LOCATION: Peekskill Middle School DESCRIPTION: The position was established for the purposes/ of collecting and maintaining student attendance information at the assigned site; meeting district, state and federal requirements relating to attendance processes including parent/legal guardian notification; preparing and distributing attendance reports and materials; providing clerical support at school site; and communicating various information regarding activities.QUALIFICATIONS: Competitive Civil Service Position. Candidates must be on the Westchester County Department of Human Resources/Civil Service eligibility list (and be a reachable candidate), presently (or previously) have held this title, or be eligible for transfer in accordance with New York State Civil Service laws to apply;Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eitherFive (5) years of work experience in an office setting that consisted of using software to maintain calendars, schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, draft and create correspondence, presentations, emails and enter and maintain records in databases in support of a higher level administrator or a department or unit head. SUBSTITUTION: Satisfactory completion of 30 college credits* may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the work experience described above. *SPECIAL NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.EXAMPLES OF WORK: Performs executive secretarial functions for school principal;Relieves school principals of details which do not require their personal attention by the use of discretion, tact and thorough knowledge of district/office policies and procedures;Uses a variety of automated systems equipment to produce such materials as correspondence, reports, contracts, specifications and/or other data;Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments;Maintains calendar of appointments for the Principal, ensuring the Principal is apprised of all appointments and changes as well as matters requiring immediate attention;Takes notes of minutes of meetings or hearings and prepares them to be in final document format;Answers telephone and responds to requested information and/or refers inquiries to the appropriate party;Arranges appointments and meetings and prepares materials for them;Compiles a variety of data to be used as a basis for reports and prepares reports or statements;Maintains files for the Principal, ensuring that material is properly marked and accessible for immediate use by the Principal;Performs responsible clerical work in the maintenance of complex and confidential records and files, both manually and by use of computers;Opens, sorts, and screens incoming mail and answers routine correspondence and routes remainder to the appropriate party;May assign and check the work of other clerical employees;Uses other software applications such as spreadsheets, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES: Good Thorough knowledge of the responsibilities of an executive secretary;Thorough knowledge of general business terminology, procedures and equipment;Good knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic;Good knowledge of the capabilities of computer systems equipment to produce various formats/documents such as correspondence, reports, tables, charts and file storage/retrieval;Ability to manipulate a standard alphanumeric keyboard at a rate of not less than 35 words per minute;Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software;Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions;Ability to compose and edit routine letters and memoranda;Ability to handle administrative details independently;Ability to deal effectively with others;Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position;Ability to compile data and prepare reports;Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with others;Clerical aptitude;Accuracy;Resourcefulness;Initiative;Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. WORK SCHEDULE: Follows the twelve (12) month school district fiscal calendar. RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal STARTING DATE: September 2025 (Anticipated) CLOSING DATE: September 12, 2025 SALARY: As per the Peekskill City School District’s Association of Educational Secretaries (PAES) contract ranging from $57,000-$72,000 annually – Commensurate with experience. (General Fund.)INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Scan above or submit letter of interest and resume on-line to: https://Bit.ly/PCSDOLAS If you are a Peekskill resident and/or a Peekskill Alumni and are interested in applying, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Mr. Lewis, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services at hr@peekskillschools.org Please do not submit additional materials via: e-mails sent directly to School District employees; the U.S. mail; hand-delivery; or fax machine. The Peekskill City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in hiring, educational programs and activities it operates. Candidates must submit to fingerprints clearance.
Clerical/Support Staff
Peekskill City School District
Lower Hudson Valley
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