Position Title:  Secretary � Attendance/Cultural Liaison
Non-Exempt
Site: Olathe Middle/High School
Direct Supervisor: Building Principal
Contracted Length Term: Secretary - Support - 194 days
Salary: Building Level Support - Support Secretary (range $19.00 - $23.40/hour based on the 25/26 Salary Schedules and related experience)
Start Date: Late July/Early August 2026
 

Welcome to Olathe Middle/High School!
We're a proud AVID school nestled in the heart of rural Colorado, part of the Montrose County School District. Serving grades 6 through 12, our close-knit campus is home to around 525 incredible students. What truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to building strong, meaningful relationships with every student. We believe that connection is the foundation of learning, and we work every day to create a school culture where students feel seen, heard, supported, and inspired.

At Olathe, we believe that all students can learn and succeed�and we are deeply committed to helping them reach their fullest potential. We hold high expectations for every learner and provide the support and encouragement they need to rise to the challenge. Our focus on strong academics ensures that students are not only meeting standards but also developing critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Whether they need extra help or are ready for advanced opportunities, we strive to meet students where they are and help them grow from there.

We're dedicated to preparing students for success beyond high school�whether that's college, trade or vocational school, the military, joining the workforce, or exploring other meaningful paths. Our goal is for every student to graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in their next chapter.

Our teachers and staff take the time to truly get to know each student, to understand their goals, their challenges, and their unique strengths. These connections allow us to guide and support our students as they grow into confident, capable individuals ready to take on whatever comes next.

Our team thrives on a strong sense of collaboration and mutual support. At Olathe, you'll find a collegial atmosphere where teachers lift each other up, share ideas, and work together to ensure student success. We believe in the power of teamwork and professional trust�our educators are never alone in their efforts. Whether it's co-planning lessons, mentoring one another, or celebrating wins big and small, our staff is united by a shared commitment to students and to each other.
We're looking for educators who care deeply about students, value strong relationships, believe in the potential of every child, and want to be part of a supportive and inspiring community. Olathe is more than just a school�it's a family. And we're confident you'll feel right at home here.

Check us out at: https://www.mcsd.org/olathemiddlehighschool_home.aspx

Benefits
At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
 
Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

Summary of Position:
Under supervision, to perform varied secretarial and clerical work functions; to take and transcribe notes using a computer and application software; and to do other related work as required. This position will work in the Front Office and will provide support to staff and students.  A detail-oriented person with previous experience using Infinite Campus Student Database and accounting experience would be helpful, but is not required. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record and monitor student attendance using Infinite Campus.
• Compose and type routine memoranda and correspondence from brief verbal or written instructions that may deal with privileged or sensitive information and data.
• Establish and maintain numerical, alphabetical, and subject matter files.
• Back up Head Secretary arranging appointments and meetings.
• Answer the telephone and initiate outgoing calls.
• Assist office visitors by making telephone inquiries, by answering questions pertaining to routine policies, regulations, and operational procedures, or by referring those making inquiries to appropriate offices.
• Compile information and prepare reports as required.
• Review records, reports, and data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with predetermined and standardized procedures.
• May prepare input data for a computerized record management, storage, and retrieval system, and utilize the output reports in the operational functions of the office to which assigned.
• Assist supervisor by following up on administrative or clerical detail, which may include contact with members of the educational community.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Bilingual skills required.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by coursework in typing, data entry, and business office procedures.

Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:

• One year of experience performing general clerical functions.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices, procedures, and techniques.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Standard office machines and equipment, including strong computer technical skills.
• Common customer service practices.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply policies, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Perform secretarial and clerical functions of average to above average difficulty with speed and accuracy.
• Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Type or keyboard.
• Establish and maintain an automated data management, storage, and retrieval system.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Requirements:  The position classification performs decision analysis processes and makes decisions of considerable consequence, requiring the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies.  
 
Condition of Employment: 
Criminal Background Check required for hire
Clean driving record
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier