The School Secretary The person behind the person behind the school

First of all…. This is ministry; it’s not merely a job, it’s a participation in the ministry of teaching. It’s a partnership with the Church and with the work of Jesus.

You are a part of the mission... w What is your school’s mission statement? w What is your role in the furtherance of the mission? w How do you contribute to the mission? Office friendliness Hospitality Care/ concern Service/community/WWJD

Some Issues for the Secretary w Confidentiality w Public Relations w Organization w Competence w Communication

Confidentiality w Legal Concerns: Your computer Files/Records Money Supervision/Meds Gospel Concerns: Service Respect

Public Relations w First Impressions w Dressed for Success w Greeting strangers w Phone-honed

Organization w The messy desk w Getting it all done w Whom to take care of first??

Competence w Perfection is our product; our ONLY product w Where do I find the answer? w Knowing your job w How to get better

Communication w Getting through to the boss w Setting limits w Talking with parents w Dealing with children

Stress and Health Issues w Avoiding stress w Dealing with others who are stressed w Keeping healthy

What are some other issues? w Ongoing education w Networking w Keeping work apart from home w ????

Finally…. Let everyone know that you know your job And that you’re good at it!