Secretary – Assistant Principal - Job #7717

Sierra Vista Unified School District•Sierra Vista, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking a passionate and dedicated Secretary – Assistant Principal to join their team at Town & Country K-8 School. This role is crucial for supporting the daily operations of the Assistant Principal and the school office. The ideal candidate will be organized, possess strong communication skills, and be adept at handling a variety of administrative tasks in a dynamic educational environment. The district offers competitive salaries, incentives, paid holidays and leave, and exceptional employee benefits and resources, fostering a culture of caring and support.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of computer word-processing and Microsoft Office applications, and Google.
One year experience in related area performing secretarial or general office work in an office with considerable public contact, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that demonstrates the desired knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and database software programs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, skill, and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies

Responsibilities

Assist the Assistant Principal in daily office operations, aligned with procedures.
Complete office and secretarial duties, including greeting visitors, answering telephones and inquiries, and providing general information relevant to the site.
Explain applicable school programs and procedures.
Maintain calendar and schedule for the Assistant Principal; arrange appointments, conferences, and interviews.
Prepare reports and other resources, as requested.
Process incoming correspondence and mail, compose correspondence independently, and type material from rough drafts.
Maintain confidential records and files.
Obtain and organize pertinent data in usable form, as needed.
Perform data entry for attendance records, student tracking, and contact parents/guardians, as requested.
Compile attendance information for district, state, and federal organizations, as requested.
Handle student referrals, as applicable.
Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
Understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.