Principal's Secretary 8 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District•Coralville, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal's Secretary demonstrates initiative and accuracy in assisting the principal and staff in providing a quality learning experience for students and in developing a sense of community among parents, students, staff and the network supporting the school in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child. This role involves public relations, clerical management, and health duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma
General knowledge of and experience using computers, including word processing ability
Working knowledge of office machines
Ability to relate to and work with diverse population of students and adults
Ability to prioritize tasks and complete them expeditiously and accurately
Evidence of good organizational skills
Excellent customer service

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Respond to all questions/concerns of a general nature not requiring specific attention of the principal (lunch money, attendance, school hours, events)
Promotes school to the community
Register new students and arrange for their orientation to the building
Receives and distributes phone messages, mail and notices to staff
Meet substitute teachers, familiarize them with the building and show them their room assignment
Maintain confidentiality
Maintain orderly and inviting reception area
Carry out office procedures according to district guidelines and/or building policies
Create new procedures/forms when need arises
Maintain the school calendar and student cumulative files and permanent record cards, recording test scores, attendance, and financial records
Collect school fees
Telephone parents regarding student absences
Prepare attendance reports, issue supplies, and prepare requisitions
Operate all office machines and assist all staff in the use of machines
Type correspondence, reports, handbooks and other written communication for the principal
Administer first aid and health services to students in the absence of the school nurse
File accident reports with CAO
Contact parents to report injuries, illnesses
Maintain current immunization cards/health records
Other tasks as assigned