Job Description:
Anticipated Vacancy - Posted 9/9/2025
For the 2025-2026 School Year—Start Date: ASAP
Building Secretary- Main Office
Early Childhood Center

Universal District Expectations: (Click Here for Full Job Desctiption)

1. Recognize that every position in the district contributes to student academic achievement and serves as a role model for all students.
2. Lead within your department/building to create learning environments and experiences that directly contribute to student academic achievement. 
3. Collaborate to identify and respond to student needs in order to support academic achievement.
4. Prepare for work in a way that supports student academic achievement. 
5. Engage in positive interactions and strengthen relationships with families and community members to support students’ academic achievement.
6. Actively participate in district processes to support continuous improvement aimed at increased student academic achievement.

Location:  Athena School Rd., De Soto, MO 63020       www.desoto.k12.mo.us
De Soto, “The City of Pride”, has a population of 6,375 and is located in the southeastern part of Missouri, approximately 45 miles south of St. Louis.

District Facts:
Current enrollment-- approximately 2,500 students.
Current number of certified staff—approximately 190
100% 1:1 technology integration with Chromebooks grades K-12

Basic Qualifications:

1. Experience working in an office or clerical position.
2. Demonstrate organizational ability and attention to detail.
3. Knowledge of Infinite Campus preferred.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Prioritize and meet demands from several people.
6. Knowledge of office equipment (computers, copiers, fax machine, and related items).

Salary:  $16.55/hour. 200 days per year. This position is not paid year round; checks are not received in July and August of each year. The position is not eligible for unemployment during those months. (Click Here for Salary Schedule)

Benefits: Full Board-paid Medical, Dental, and Life for employee, Retirement Benefits

Application Materials and Process:
Applications may be submitted online through MOREAP at www.moreap.net

Application Deadline: September 19, 2025

The De Soto School District #73 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Inquiries related to District programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the De Soto School District Central Office, 610 Vineland School Road De Soto, MO 63020, or by telephone at (636) 586-1000.