School Secretary Jobs

A School Secretary is an administrative professional who plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of a school. They provide clerical and administrative support to the school's administration, teachers, students, and parents. Key tasks may include managing student records, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, processing documents, and handling correspondence. They also ensure that school policies are adhered to and provide information to parents and other stakeholders about school operations and procedures. School Secretaries may also be tasked with monitoring the school's budget, purchasing supplies, and coordinating school events.

Important skills for a School Secretary include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, proficiency in office software, and an understanding of school systems and procedures. They should also have a strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information. In terms of qualifications, candidates typically need to have a high school diploma or equivalent, although some positions may require further education or certification in administrative support or a related field. Prior to becoming a School Secretary, a person might have roles such as Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, or Office Clerk to gain necessary administrative experience.

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Principal's Secretary Middle School

  • Wickenburg, AZ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Wickenburg, AZ
  • 4 hours ago

11 Month Position 4 day work week Monday - Thursday We are creating excelling schools where there is a laser-like focus on the Essential Elements of Instruction and moving each student to the next...

Elementary School Secretary/K-8 Communications

  • Fairview, OR
  • 4 hours ago
  • Fairview, OR
  • 4 hours ago

Elementary School Secretary/K-8 Communications SUMMARY: The job of "School Secretary/K-8 Communications" is a support position for the purpose/s of maintaining overall school site operations and administration...

School Secretary I - Elementary (7.5 hrs/day; 210 days/year)

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 4 hours ago

Communicate with a variety of site and district personnel and administrators to coordinate school operations and maintenance, resolve conflicts and issues and exchange information as appropriate....

School Secretary/Receptionist

  • Franklin, TN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 7 hours ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary/Receptionist Date Posted: 4/24/2025 Location: Johnson Elementary Date Available: 05/28/2025    School Secretary/Receptionist Responsibilities include...

School Office Assistant - Dry Creek Elementary School

  • Centennial, CO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Centennial, CO
  • 11 hours ago

School Office Assistant - Dry Creek Elementary School Job Identification 1009925 Posting Date 04/18/2025, 08:07 AM Apply Before 04/26/2025, 04:00 PM Number of Openings 1 Locations 7686 E HINSDALE,...

School Office Assistant

  • Columbus, OH
  • 11 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 11 hours ago

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Daily Operations Oversee the school's main office duties (incoming calls, faxes, copy machines, files, mail, and deliveries, etc.)....

School Office Assistant - Overland High School

  • Aurora, CO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 11 hours ago

School Office Assistant - Overland High School Job Identification 1009944 Posting Date 04/21/2025, 11:27 AM Apply Before 04/29/2025, 04:00 PM Number of Openings 1 Locations 12400 E JEWELL AVE,...

School Receptionist

  • Reese, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Reese, MI
  • 12 hours ago

School Receptionist Reese, MI 48757 Posted: 04/21/2025 Employment Type: Contract to Perm Industry: Clerical Job Number: WP176033385 Job Description Join Our Team as a School Receptionist in Reese...

School Secretary (2025-26) - Mason City High School

  • Mason City, IA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 12 hours ago

CAREERS portalInternal applicants:www.masoncityschools.org> STAFF Portal >Internal Job BoardApplication deadline: April 27, 2025The Mason City Community School District is an equal employment...

2025-26 School Office Manager - Shepardson Elementary School

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 12 hours ago

The work calendar for this position is 7/28/2025-6/08/2026.Pay Range: $25.78-$28.87 (min - 12% above min)/hr**These pay rates are based on the 2024-25 school year rates and will beupdated when...

Secretary, School Attendance - Part-Time

  • CO
  • 13 hours ago
  • CO
  • 13 hours ago

Secretary, School Attendance - Part-Time JobID: 11462 Position Type: School Support Staff/Secretary Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Tope Elementary Date Available: 2025-26 Closing Date: 06/30/2025...

This position acts as a technical resource for administrators, staff, students and parents and works in conjunction with the school secretaries to maintain accurate and complete student data files....

Secretary, School High School

  • CO
  • 13 hours ago
  • CO
  • 13 hours ago

Secretary, School High School JobID: 11549 Position Type: School Support Staff/Secretary Date Posted: 4/18/2025 Location: Palisade High School Date Available: 2025-26 Closing Date: 06/30/2025 Job...

Openings as of 4/23/2025 Support Specialist - Counselor Secretary - School Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7170 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Clerical Date Posted: 1/8/2025...

Registrar - High - School Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated Vacancies)

  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Openings as of 4/22/2025 Registrar - High - School Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7105 Position Type: Certified Professional/High Date Posted: 1/7/2025 Location: Anticipated...

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Salary for School Secretary Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

School Secretarys offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.9%
Master's Degree
26.0%
High School or GED
15.4%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Secretarys
1-2 years
44.2%
Less than 1 year
30.3%
None
13.6%
2-4 years
10.1%
4-6 years
1.9%



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