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10 Month Elementary School Secretary

Duties

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Organize, coordinate and schedule a variety of office activities to assist the Principal with administrative tasks; prepare and accurately maintain a variety of reports, records and files relating to students, staff, budgets, operations and activities

  • Must exhibit discretion and complete confidentiality on sensitive school matters

  • Ability to work independently while also serving as secretary to Principal

  • Schedule appointments and meetings as requested by Principal

  • Receive, open, and route mail to appropriate personnel

  • Maintain records of all building funds and issue checks as required to reimburse accounts; balance and reconcile accounts, verify appropriate and authorized use of designated funds

  • Request subs as needed on daily basis

  • Order supplies, distribute appropriately and maintain proper paperwork for business office

  • Produce and retain records for student attendance, enrollment, personnel and payroll information required from business office

  • Enter appropriate information in student management system

  • Process requisitions and distribute office materials and supplies; maintain materials and equipment inventory as assigned

  • Collect and account for money collected in conjunction with school activities; secure money and process according to established procedures

  • Orient new and substitute teachers; provide directions, keys and instructional materials

  • Demonstrate excellent public relation skills while working within a diverse population of students, staff, parents and community members

  • Exhibit proficiency in meeting schedules and timelines

Physical Requirements:

  • Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

  • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

  • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

  • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 pounds

  • The employee should have the physical capabilities to perform the job functions

 
 
 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Prior secretarial experience preferred

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Proficient in computer skills and routine office equipment

 
Preferred:
  • Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic

Salary/Benefits

See district's website for contract. 

Email Address

lhumphrey@dist126.org

Job Posting Date

5/21/2026

Start Date

5/21/2026