Job Description

PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

School Board Office Secretary/Receptionist

May 10, 2024

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Is at least 21 years of age and possesses a high school diploma or GED certificate
2. Associate degree or higher preferred
3. Knowledge of current office procedures and practices
4. Computer literate, proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the Google Suite for collaboration
5. Functional knowledge of commonly used office equipment and work-flow technologies
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Dependable and punctual
8. Experience working with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
9. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive personal documents and file

Performance Responsibilities :

1. Provides administrative support for hiring staff, data management of personnel, and/ or payroll information
2. Type correspondence, reports, and other materials as directed by the immediate supervisors
3. Supervises school board office lobby for efficient operations.
4. Supervises the maintenance of an appealing and clean office lobby.
5. Positively greets students, school employees, other school division personnel, parents, and visitors.
6. Screens walk-ins for appointments with school board administrators.
7. Answers the telephone in accordance with school procedures.
8. Maintains office calendar of activities and the use of meeting spaces within the building.
9. Organizes information and maintains accurate files by discarding outdated information.
10. Effectively operates office machines.
11. Requisitions office supplies as needed.
12. Maintains inventory of supplies and materials.
13. Acts as an information resource to school employees and the public on various matters related to school operations, regulations, and policies.
14. Maintains confidentiality of school board office and school-related information.
15. Serves as a liaison between employees and the HR Director in relation to FMLA paperwork.
16. Performs other job-related duties as required by immediate supervisors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 260 DAYS PER YEAR, SALARY ACCORDING TO SCALE

Current qualified employees of Wythe County Public Schools may submit a letter of interest. All other interested and qualified applicants may submit an application of employment and supporting documents for employment to:

Director of Personnel & Human Resource

Wythe County Public Schools

1570 West Reservoir Street

Wytheville, VA 24382

Telephone: (276) 228-5411; Fax: (276) 228-9192

E-Mail: brad.haga@wythek12.org

Web Site:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.

You may also contact these individuals at:

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481

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