KEARNY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT'S BULLETIN #27

FULL-TIME SCHOOL SECRETARY

Kearny High School

Application Deadline: August 4, 2026

REPORTS TO: Principal/Designee   QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma or equivalent training 2. Minimum experience as determined by the Board 3. Strong word processing skills 4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google for Education, and related programs 5. Knowledge of automated office equipment and efficient office procedures 6. Ability to communicate effectively 7. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status 8. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

JOB GOAL: Perform secretarial and clerical duties entailing responsibility, discretion and independent judgment, in addition to routine work necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the school office.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Receives and routes incoming calls and correspondence. 2. Screens calls and inquiries. 3. Accommodates the caller's concerns without referring callers unnecessarily to the administrator. 4. Performs usual office routines and maintains files. 5. Types correspondence, notices and reports, and verifies the accuracy of the work done. 6. Maintains confidentiality as required and where appropriate. 7. Maintains a well-organized up-to-date filing system. 8. Operates all business machines necessary to complete reports and clerical work required in the operation of the office. 9. Assists, logs in, and directs visitors to the schools. 10. Assists administration in compiling data and preparing reports required by law, administrative code and board policy. 11. Performs other tasks related to the efficient operation of the office as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month position; salary to be determined by the Board in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement.

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluations.    Job Code: 3863

APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED

PLEASE APPLY ON THE KEARNY SCHOOLS WEBSITE: www.kearnyschools.com Aliki Bieltz, Assistant Superintendent Paper or email applications will not be accepted AA/EOE

Kearny School District is a regular school district located in Hudson County with 7 schools, 465 teachers and 5,161 students. Total Revenue is $148,304,000 and is trending up. Kearny School District spends $23,849 per student per year on instruction.