SY 26-27 Secretary I (Eligibility Application)

Along with meeting the mentioned requirements, you must also successfully pass typing test, performance test, and oral exam (formally known as "interview") to be considered eligible for hire. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply using their employee portal for consideration.

The starting salary for this position is $27,699, annually under The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Union salary schedule.

Job Summary

Provides clerical support in an assigned office or school.  Performs varied clerical tasks which include typing, filing, scheduling and answering telephones. 

Essential Functions

• Types correspondence, reports, and various forms including accounting and fiscal statements.
• Composes and types form letters or answers to routine correspondence.
• Assembles statistical information for various reports.
• Answers telephones and personal inquiries which require knowledge of school and administrative rules, regulations and procedures; routes visitors and calls; secures and releases routine information.
• Operates a personal computer to perform word processing and other functions relative to assigned work.
• Sorts correspondence, checks, vouchers, index cards, and other materials; maintains and purges files.
• Posts and maintains records for personnel, payroll, equipment, pupils and other areas as needed.
• Prepares requisitions for and maintains records of supplies and equipment.
• Schedules meetings for superior or other personnel.
• Operates copy and fax machines.