Assistant Principal Secretary (26-27 School Year)

Fort Osage•Independence, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal Secretary provides administrative and secretarial support to assigned school site administrators. This role involves monitoring assigned activities, and providing information, recommendations, and/or direction as requested. The position is for the 2026-2027 school year, with a starting pay of $17.36 per hour, scheduled for 8 hours per day over 208 school days, plus six additional paid holidays, totaling 214 days worked. The approximate minimum yearly salary is $29,720, with potential for a higher rate based on similar secretarial experience. Pay is disbursed twice monthly. This position qualifies for competitive district-paid health care benefits and retirement contributions. The Assistant Principal Secretary works in collaboration with the building head secretary and the building attendance secretary, reporting to the Principal and Assistant Principals. The start date is July 28, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Operates standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications.
Planning and managing projects.
Interpersonal skills.
Communicating and writing skills.
Preparing and presenting information.
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly.
Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Business telephone etiquette.
District policies and procedures.
Concepts of grammar and punctuation.
Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings.
Ability to gather and/or collate data.
Ability to use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
Ability to work with data utilizing defined but different processes.
Ability to operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with similar types of data.
Ability to utilize job-related equipment.
Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans.
Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines.
Problem solving with equipment is limited.
Communicating with diverse groups.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Meeting deadlines and schedules.
Working with frequent interruptions.
Setting priorities.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Criminal Background Clearance
Children's Division (DSS) Clearance
Yearly Mandated Trainings

Nice To Haves

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Responsibilities

Collects payments for a variety of events for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds.
Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. work orders, disciplinary action, specialized reports, personnel records, student records, etc.) for the purpose of complying with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
Coordinates a variety of projects, functions and/or program components (e.g. meetings and facilities, student lockers, communications to staff and parents, student parking stickers, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services in a timely fashion.
Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
Monitors students referred to the Central Office for illness or disciplinary action for the purpose of ensuring their safety and welfare and maintaining a secure office environment.
Monitors a variety of activities on behalf of assigned administrator (e.g. calendar schedule, staff communication, building budget summary report, staff and student files, etc.) for the purpose of achieving goals and meeting target dates.
Participates in a variety of building meetings for the purpose of providing or receiving information, recording minutes, and supporting the needs of the attendees.
Prepares a variety of documents for the purpose of communicating information and/or creating documentation in compliance with established guidelines.
Presents information on administrative procedures (e.g. department/program policies, submission procedures, etc.) for the purpose of orienting new personnel and/or disseminating information to existing personnel.
Processes documents and materials (e.g. time sheets, work orders, requisitions, travel reimbursements, budget transfers, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information in compliance with administrative guidelines and/or regulatory requirements.
Responds to a variety of inquiries for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue including emergency repairs.