Principal Secretary - High School/2026-2027

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Under general supervision, an incumbent of this position performs secretarial services and/or bookkeeping related duties for the Principal, thereby relieving the principal of administrative details. This position requires a full range of skills in the operation of a computer to maximize equipment capability in compiling and producing correspondence, records, reports, files. Etc. The position also requires the frequent use of independent judgement in the application of prescribed methods and procedures where policies have already been established. There is a considerable amount of contact with the public and/or fellow employees. Supervision may be exercised over the work of low-level clerical workers. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) Month (245 days) contract, Pay 802 Grade 07, plus benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon experience. FLSA: Non-Exempt.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma required.
Minimum of three years of secretarial experience using specialized computer applications as described in this job description.
Ability to answer the telephone with maturity and confidence
Demonstrates excellence in computer skills including experience in computer mainframe operations (such as eFinance, eSchool, PowerSchool), Microsoft Office Suite, and Excel.
Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
Must be able to pass a bookkeeping test.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Relieves school principal of details which do not require their personal attention by the use of discretion, tact and thorough knowledge of district/office policies and procedures.
Performs responsible clerical work and/or basic bookkeeping in the maintenance of complex and confidential records and files, both manually and by use of computers.
Responsible for classroom coverage, maintaining pool of substitute teachers and coordinating classroom assignments.
Prepares, maintains and processes records for attendance, overtime, period pay and other compensation related matters as assigned.
Receives and prioritizes incoming telephone calls, troubleshooting and directing to the appropriate administrator.
Prepares memos or letters regarding personnel issues, GED referrals, contributions, college referrals, recommendations and communications.
Maintains personnel records; filing and documentation of personnel evaluations and issues of concern.
Maintains teacher certification records.
Distributes and maintains files on professional leave, personal leave, field trips, excused absences, serious incident reports, workman’s comp and grade changes.
Prepares work orders for building repair, maintenance, and keys.
Processes mail distribution for principal, organizes principal’s meetings, schedules interviews and assists in selecting support personnel.
Prepares accreditation reports.
Coordinates college observations and placement of student teachers.
Performs various other duties as deemed necessary to achieve success.
May assign and check the work of other clerical employees.