What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Secretary - High School (12 month) position at West Des Moines Community Schools?
Address: 3650 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, IA
8 hr/day. 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Position functions as the building office coordinator and bookkeeper.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Perform all secretarial duties for the High School Principal, i.e., handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, answer phone, take messages, make appointments and keep calendar.
- Maintain an awareness of where and when the High School Principal can be reached during duty hours.
- Prepare semi-monthly attendance for certified staff and substitute teachers; and semi-monthly attendance on TimeClock Plus for support staff and substitutes.
- Maintain current building personnel files, policy books and administrative manuals.
- Compose routine correspondence and memos per directives.
- Assist with other workstations as needed during peak loads and/or absences.
- Provide secretarial services for Associate Principals – Curriculum and Student Services as requested.
- Inform substitute teachers regarding policies and procedures, daily schedule, and provide required keys.
- Develop schedule for various regularly scheduled meetings, (i.e., department, curriculum, administrative).
- Assist the building administration with organizational details related to senior commencement, orders, diplomas, gowns and all awards.
- Keep the principal advised on all matters of relevance.
- Prepare new teacher and foreign exchange information.
- Keep mail room and supply room in order.
- Complete all training as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
Selection Procedure:
Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.
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