I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Silver Valley Unified School District in Feb 2011
Interview
The test for School Secretary began with a typing test. They allowed 30 minutes so that you could take the 5 minute test several times in order to improve your score. The skills test was 90 minutes and consisted of questions about alphabetical order, a lot of math problems (including word problems), accounting questions, Excel questions and general questions ("What would you do if"). A calculator was provided. The staff at the district office is very professional. The score results were mailed quickly. The interview was a panel. They were very friendly and asked questions. Most of the questions can be found online if you search for interview questions for a school secretary.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
The accounting questions on this School Secretary skill test were the most difficult.