Secretary� School Operations and Certification Support
Position Summary
The Secretary provides comprehensive clerical and operational support to ensure the efficient functioning of school programs and services. This role is responsible for front-office coverage, billing, and record-keeping for MaineCare services, and assisting with teacher certification documentation and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
Provide general administrative assistance to school leadership and staff
Pupil Services
Facilities & Maintenance
Other departments as needed
Provide coverage for front-office operations, including phone calls, emails, visitor check-in, and correspondence
Maintain student, staff, and program records in accordance with district and legal requirements
Prepare reports, forms, schedules, internal communications, and process purchase orders, invoices
Coordinate meetings, appointments, and school events
Special Education Support
Maintaining the student database
Maintaining a master schedule of IEP/504 meetings
Maintaining the staffing documents
Organizing and maintaining the special education students' compliance office documents
MaineCare Billing and Financial Support
Process billing for MaineCare or extended care programs accurately and on schedule
Track student enrollment, attendance, and service usage for billing purposes
Prepare invoices and statements for families or relevant agencies
Maintain financial records and assist with the reconciliation of payments
Respond to billing inquiries from families and staff in a professional manner
Teacher Certification Support
Assist teachers and ed techs with certification, licensure, and renewal documentation
Track certification deadlines and compliance requirements
Maintain confidential certification records and personnel files
Coordinate with district offices, state education agencies, and human resources as needed
Support onboarding processes related to certification and credential verification
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role, preferably in an educational setting
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency in Office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree or higher in administration, education, or a related field
Experience with school billing systems or financial record-keeping
Familiarity with teacher certification or licensure processes
Familiarity with MaineCare, but BSD is willing to train
Experience working in a public school or school district environment
Skills and Competencies
Clear written and verbal communication
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented approach
Independent problem-solving and follow-through
Work Environment
Office-based position
Regular interaction with students, families, teachers, administrators, and external agencies
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. workday, with occasional extended hours during peak periods