Calhoun County Schools
Position Vacancy
Position Tracking Number: S-25-077
Position: Secretary
Location: Transportation
Opening Date: June 18, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
Expected Date of Employment: To Be Determined
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Alabama Driver’s License
- Demonstration and record of strong moral character
- Excellent ability to work with others
- Good attendance and work record
- Strong communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Knowledge of basic office procedures
- Ability to work in a fast paced, noisy environment
- Valid Alabama School Bus Certification, (preferred) or willingness to obtain
- Experience in passenger transportation routing and/or dispatch (preferred)
- Meet background clearance requirements
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calhoun County Board of Education deems appropriate
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Serve as receptionist for the transportation facility.
- Answer incoming calls using clear, polite telephone communication skills.
- Take messages and transfer calls to appropriate personnel.
- Provide clerical support in a multi-task work environment requiring the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Prepare memorandums, letters, forms, and other material as assigned.
- Use excellent business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Distribute incoming mail, packages, and other materials.
- Order office supplies as needed.
- Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to job assignment.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Organize and file materials effectively.
- Maintain all staff records in hard copy and digital form.
- Work effectively under minimal supervision.
- Exercise tact, good judgment and initiative in dealing with drivers, transportation staff, school administrators, parents, etc.
- Ability to follow written and oral directions.
- Generate requisitions as needed.
- Submit invoices for payment and maintain vendor records.
- Collect and complete all transportation payroll documentation.
- Assist with daily substitute driver assignments.
- Have physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
- Maintain proper and professional relationships with students, parents and other employees.
- Be familiar with and follow Calhoun County Board of Education policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Length of Contract/Terms:
240 days / 7.5 hours per day
Compensation:
As per Board salary schedule for this position
Application Process:
Submit an application, résumé, and Applicant Disclosure/Release form to:
Lee Phillips, Director
Transportation Department
Calhoun County Schools
302 Whites Gap Road SE
Jacksonville, AL 36265
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Calhoun County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Calhoun County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by the Calhoun County School System.
Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.
The Calhoun County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or disability. Those applicants needing reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the school principal/supervisor or Superintendent's Office.
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