Guidance Secretary - Leominster High School - Long term Substitute

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

Guidance Secretary

LHS is seeking a secretary for the Guidance Office for a one-year position, August 2026 to June 2027.

The Guidance Office secretary performs administrative support work in support of the day to day operations of the guidance office and school; prepares and maintains enrollment and related records and other related work as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications and Licensure

• High School Diploma

• Notary license, preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to guidance counselors and administrators.

• Composes and directs correspondence using various office equipment and venues to include email, fax, mail, copier, software programs.

• Works closely with the school Data Manager.

• Manages reception area of the Guidance Department; greets the public, students and staff.

• Handles new enrollment/withdrawals/transfer functions.

• Performs records management functions.

• Answers phones and routes to others.

• Copies, prepares correspondence, and compiles information for reports.

• Assists in the testing of students.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment.

• General knowledge of guidance terminology, methods and procedures. tic.

• Skill in the use of Word and Excel and website management.

• Must possess good telephone skills and communication skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to details.

• Ability to perform routine recordkeeping.

• Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to organize and perform work independently.

• Ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.

• Ability to meet the public effectively.

• Must be highly organized, able to multi-task and self-directed.