Secretary 4, Treasurer Starts at $22.09 per hour

Job Title: Secretary 4 - Treasurer

Reports To: Building Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Full-time, 12 month / Non- Exempt

Salary Schedule: This is a negotiated position. Wages are administrated consistent with the negotiated agreement.

Position Purpose: Performs a wide variety of duties, some of a confidential nature. Performs general secretarial duties which may be required but not limited to answering phones, basic computer functions, typing, filing, copying, distributing mail, proofreading, etc. Provides monitoring of students as needed.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Responds to walk in, telephone, doorbell, and intercom customer services needs in a timely, positive, and responsive way.
• Records all financial transitions in District software system.
• Reconciles bank activity against statements and District software system.
• Monitors student activity funds and school support funds.
• Prepares monthly budget updates for the principal.
• Coordinates school supply orders and annual order requisitions. Shares responsibility in distributing orders and maintaining inventory.
• Maintains and monitors student fines.
• Directs and monitors school fundraising efforts.
• Responsible for maintaining central office area, teacher work room, and conference room.
• Works with office staff to distribute student, parent, and staff communications.
• Completes copy requests for teachers and administrators as needed.
• Assists with fall orientation, open house, magnet open house, parent teacher conferences and other special events including set up and food ordering.
• Uses intra-school communication systems including intercom, various alarms, paging, etc. as required.
• Uses mail merge function to create labels, certificates, mailings, and files regularly.
• Creates programs, rosters, certificates, and other word processing documents.
• Follows oral and written directions accurately.
• Serves as a backup for other office staff as needed.

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Occasional overtime may be required by the supervisor
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and use information from written materials and visual displays.
• Ability to work in standing/walking positions on a frequent basis throughout the work shift.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop and maintain balance while performing job related tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Additional demands may be required upon request from the Supervisor

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Previous bookkeeping experience required.
• Previous experience working in an office setting is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a public school setting is preferred.
• Proficient PC computer knowledge is required.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel including using basic formulas required.
• Demonstrate proficiency of the English language to read and communicate with others.
• Demonstrate proficiency of the Spanish language to read and communicate with others is preferred.
• Knowledge of District computer software preferred.
• Ability and patience to work with students and parents.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrate a positive attendance record and prior work history
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of OPS's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e. g. , Paraprofessionals obtaining "Highly Qualified status," etc. ), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
• A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U. S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.