Position Title: Elementary School Secretary
Division: Elementary School
Supervisor: Principal
Position Summary: To assist the Elementary School Principal, Assistant Principal & Counselors in the execution of their duties through secretarial and clerical assistance and by upholding the confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor degree majored in English, Administration or related, CET- 4 preferred

EXPERIENCE
2 years minimum experience with Microsoft Office products-Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Photo Editor, etc.
2 years experience in English/Mandarin/English translation-oral and written
2 years minimum experience in office administration

SKILLS
Likes children
Outgoing, not shy
Effective communicator
Patient with a positive outlook
Guided by ethical principles and character
A/V and basic technology skills
Fluency in Chinese and English; strong communication skills in both languages
Effective interpersonal skills-good “people” skills
Self motivated with attention to detail
Flexible and trainable
Speaks Shanghainese dialect
Solid organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of Chinese protocol, familiar with Shanghai and surrounding community

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform secretarial duties, as requested by the principal and assistant principal, including but not limited to:
a. Typing, filing, copying, notes taking and/or routing of correspondence
b. Scheduling of appointments for Principal
c. Answering the telephone, screening calls, and delivering messages as needed
d. Schedule parent-teacher meetings as needed
e. Contact parents who are late for pickup and watch their children.
f. Deliver documents to other departments and pick up mails from school reception.
g. Assist with lost and found requests.
h. Provide translation services as needed.

2. Data and file maintenance or management:
a. Maintain employee attendance in Peoplus
b. Manage PowerSchool for students’ attendance records, report cards etc.
c. Maintain the division inventory like forms, supplies, Emergency Response Plan, etc.
d. Support and manage ES calendar

3. Events Planning and Organization:
a. Support field trips arrangement.
b. Support the orientation day.
c. Support with ES events
4. Divisional and functional support:
a. Assist the principal, assistant principal and counselors with regard to admissions and school leaving procedures and records, i.e. forms, appointments, requesting records, printing report cards, student data placement etc.
b. Follow up on requests regarding classroom maintenance, cleaning, guards, setups etc.
c. Support the employee evaluation process including scheduling meetings, collecting and scan forms etc.
d. Manage Substitute teacher arrangements for Mandarin teacher and Teaching assistant
e. Assist with annual purchasing order.
f. Support daily dismissal

5. Carry out all other assignments, as assigned by the principal.