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Secretary (S195)

Lower Merion School District is hiring a Secretary at Lower Merion High School. This Secretary position performs secretarial duties at the direction of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal and/or designee of Harriton High School. This individual is a public relations representative in the school office who is responsible for promptly and professionally responding to the needs of parents, students, staff members, visitors, administrators and members of the community. Primary duties of this position may be attendance, activities and athletics, student services support, and/or other relevant duties.

Other duties may include:

• Greets visitors to school, determines nature of business, and directs visitors to appropriate destination or staff member.
• Responds to requests for information, questions, concerns and complaints of parents, students, staff members, visitors, administrators, members of the community. Such interactions will be professional, respectful, and helpful while at the same time guarding confidential information.
• Compiles, records and/or maintains accurate and complete files such as but not limited to: student information using electronic grading and scheduling software such as PowerSchool Student Information System and/or PowerGrade; discipline, budget, reports and other school records.
• Composes or transcribes from rough draft: correspondence, calendars, bulletins, reports, memoranda, daily announcements, employee evaluations and other material as assigned by Principal/Assistant Principal/AD.
• Maintains appointments and meeting schedules for Assistant Principal/AD/Guidance Counselors using electronic calendars and appointment books such as Microsoft Outlook. Schedules appointments and meetings as requested.
• Prepares and/or oversees preparation of mass mailings to parents as required.
• Talks with students encountering a problem, resolve problem or direct student to appropriate staff member(s).
• Answers telephone to provide information, take message, or transfer calls.
• Oversees distribution of books and testing materials as assigned. Orders supplies and process purchase orders as required.
• Maintains petty cash and student activity accounts as assigned. Disburse funds, records financial transactions, and audits and balances student organization and other school fund accounts as assigned.
• Maintains calendars of school events. Prepares announcements and notifies central office personnel as appropriate.
• Serves as a back-up to other secretaries/clerical aides as needed. As a cooperative team member, offer assistance and support as needed to accomplish work of school office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED required; one to three years experience and/or training preferred. Demonstrated ability to compose clear, concise and professional correspondence using proper format, grammar, spelling. Strong ability to interact with teachers, students, administrators and parents. Organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks are needed in the successful candidate.

A working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel required. Ability to use the internet to retrieve information or do research. A working knowledge of PowerSchool or similar Student Information System is strongly preferred.

Applicant must demonstrate competency on the computerized qualifying tests.

Child abuse, PA State Police and FBI clearances (no less than one year from date of hire).

This is a 195 day position. This position is anticipated to start at the beginning of the 26-27 school year.

Starting salary is $47,134.00 for the 2026-2027 school year (subject to be prorated based on start date)

Salary and benefits set by the LMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Please note the District reserves the right to close this job posting at any time.

The District strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; sex; age; national origin; ethnicity; marital status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Please contact Kyra Gordon for accommodation requests at gordonk@lmsd.org.