POSITION OPENING - Learning Services Secretary - Full -Time

START DATE -  Beginning of the 2026-2027 School Year

LOCATION:  Administrative Office

SALARY - Compensation will be based on the applicable provisions of the BESA Secretary Schedule

POSITION SUMMARY - To provide comprehensive administrative support to both the Teaching and Learning Department and the Student Services Department. The secretary will play a crucial role in facilitating smooth operations and effective communication within and between these departments. This position aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of department activities by managing day-to-day administrative tasks, coordinating meetings and events, maintaining accurate records, and serving as a reliable point of contact for staff, students, and external stakeholders. Through meticulous organization and proactive assistance, the secretary will contribute to the departments' goals of delivering high-quality educational programs and services to ALL students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must:

• Successful experience as a secretary
• High School diploma required; successful completion of a college level course in budget/data management, or equivalent, is preferred.  The equivalent can include experience with computer applications.
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy and little supervision
• Experience with technology; demonstrate competency in:
  • Keyboarding and word-processing (letters, brochures, charts/graphs, calendar, etc.)
  • Development and use of spreadsheets
  • File management
  • Email and web use
  • Windows/Google operating system
  • Desk-top publishing
  • Willingness and ability to learn to develop electronic presentations and spreadsheets
  • Use of networked systems
• Record-keeping ability, skill in:
• Accurate data collection
• Effective data organizing
• Precise recording and informative sharing of data
• Competency in Math
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to process complex directions and implement them effectively in a busy "multi-tasking environment"
• Demonstrate dependability, initiative, and problem-solving ability

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform office/clerical responsibilities assigned by the Directors of T&L and of Student Services
• Handle phone and email correspondence
• Assist with coordinating the pupil accounting process and maintaining records, preparing count reports with accuracy for submission to Oakland Schools as it relates to at-risk and special education students
• Maintain special education files including support with data entry and pupil accounting reporting
• Create and maintain Special Education data bases for State M-Step and MI-Access Test data for all Special Education students
• Assist with assessment management as needed in Illuminate, NWEA, and College Board
• Coordinate Medicaid procedures

• Perform other related duties as assigned

   

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, June 12, 2026

District Vision

Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.

Commitment

The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check.  Prior to employment, selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process.

Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.