Cedar Rapids Community School District is hiring: Principals Secretary - Harding

Overview

Principals Secretary - Harding Middle School

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Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services to the principal and staff.
• Establish and maintain files for the principal and school office.
• Maintain online student database and Infinite Campus files.
• Interact positively on a daily basis with parents, volunteers, visitors, students and staff.
• Supervise students in the office area.
• Prepare necessary district and state reports.
• Backup assistance for the health clinic.
• Schedule busing for field trips.
• Overview of time clock for new and existing staff; manages and approves.
• Maintain building calendar in Google.
• Maintain building schedule for other groups using the facility.
• Keep deadlines.
• Handle paperwork involved with bookkeeping, payroll, fee collection, purchasing, substitute teachers, data processing, transportation, student records, and Free/Reduced lunch.
• Prepare and act as editor for the school newsletter.
• Order supplies for all staff.
• Other duties as may be assigned or developed.

Classification and Schedule

• Classification: Secretarial/Clerical Group F
• Hours: Eight (8) hours per day, Twelve (12) months

Employment Date

2025-2026 School year

Preparation, Experience, Skills

• Knowledge in the operation of computers—word processing, databases, spreadsheet applications, and e-mail.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn BSO ordering system and Infinite Campus.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and initiate responsibility.
• Successful experience in a responsible secretarial position with experience in working with large numbers of students, parents and staff.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Cross training in health secretary responsibilities.
• Knowledge of office machines (fax, scanner, copy machine).
• Telephone skills that are polite, tactful, and efficient.
• Demonstrated proficiency in typing and other office skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public; represent the school professionally, including confidentiality and dress.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training.

Essential Functions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands and working environment reflect requirements, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.

Working Environment

The work environment is moderately quiet. The position may require extended professional hours beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. day and activities across different areas of the building, including supervision of students during indoor and outdoor activities. The District adheres to ADA provisions and does not discriminate in employment opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

The information contained in this job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The District is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in its programs and employment practices.

Required Education Level

GED or High School diploma

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Hourly

Salary Range: $18.13 per hour

Benefit: Standard Employee Benefit