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South School Secretary

Location
Chillicothe, Illinois
Posted
19 Apr 2026
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary

Date Posted:
4/13/2026

Location:
South Elementary School

Date Available:
07/27/2026

Closing Date:
04/27/2026
South School Secretary

Primary Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Building Principal, to provide a positive office environment for the students, parents, and staff of South School. In addition, the secretary is responsible for the school attendance and accuracy of student records.

Essential Functions
  • Provide a positive customer service experience for all students, staff, parents, and visitors to South School.
  • Registers new students and enters data into Teacherease.
  • Researches discrepancies regarding the accuracy of student records, communicating with parents or others as needed to reconcile these issues.
  • Develops reporting procedures and internal controls for timely and accurate completion of reporting and record-keeping requirements.
  • Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions for the purpose of improving efficiency and providing direction for meeting the school district and school objectives.
  • Assists in ensuring the reliability of key operating data through period audits and corrective action.
  • Utilize digital communication platforms (email, Facebook, Parent Square) to maintain timely, accurate, and professional communication with parents/guardians.
Additional Duties
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of South School.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
  • Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • A positive, professional "student and customer first" mentality.
  • Organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
  • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, perform complex arithmetic operations and use calculators.
  • Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications.
  • Ability to problem-solve job-related issues.
  • Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding school district information.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to post, maintain, and promote the school's social media options.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  • Works in standard office building environments.
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Details

  • Job Reference: 2731056259-2
  • Date Posted: 19 April 2026
  • Recruiter: IVC District No. 321
  • Location: Chillicothe, Illinois
  • Salary: On Application