Elementary School Secretary

Primary Purpose:Ensure efficient operation of school administrative office and provide clerical services for school's administrative staff.Qualifications:Education/Certification:High school diploma or GEDSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skillsAbility to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processingAbility to maintain accurate and auditable recordsKnowledge of basic accounting principlesAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignment on short noticeEffective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience:2 years secretarial experienceMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Records, Reports, and CorrespondencePrepare campus communications, correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders, and payment authorizations following district standards and requirements. Prepare instructional materials and as requested.Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers. Monitor and process time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to central office according to established procedures and deadlines.Maintain school calendar of pile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Maintain student records according to established procedures.Reception and PhonesReceive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for principal.Accounting and InventoryPrepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity check register(s) and ledger(s).Assist with campus budget preparation and maintain accurate records of expenditures. Prepare and process purchase orders and receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.OtherAssist with planning, preparation, and setup of faculty meetings and campus activities.Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.Administer medication to students, check temperatures, and notify parents of student illness in nurse's absence.Maintain confidentiality.Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Supervisory Responsibilities:Monitor the work of campus secretaries and clerical aides.

Created: 2026-01-11