What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Principal Secretary *2025-2026 school year position at JJ Ciavarra Elementary School?
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 GED
Criminal Background/Fingerprinting Required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignment on short notice
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knoweldge of PEIMS and attendance accounting
Experience:
Three years secretarial experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Records, Reports, and Correspondence
Prepare campus communications, correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders,
and payment authorizations following district standards and requirements. Prepare
instructional materials and as requested.
May be responsible for maintaining a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute
teachers (Aesop).
Monitor and process time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information
and submit to central office according to established procedures and deadlines.
May be responsible for maintaining student records, attendance, and PEIMS database.
Maintain school calendar of events.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Maintain
student records according to established procedures.
Reception and Phones
Receive 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 Inventory
Prepare 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.
Other
Assist 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Monitor the work of campus secretaries and clerical aides.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Days employed: 217