School Secretary Jobs in Garden Grove, CA

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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Senior School Secretary

  • EDJOIN
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 3 days ago

Senior School Secretary at Garden Grove Unified School District Print Application Deadline 6/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/29/2026 Contact Andrew Krespan ......

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Senior School Secretary (Accepting Applications Starting June 15th at 8:00 AM)

  • Garden Grove Unified School District
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 5 days ago

Schedules meetings and arranges teacher evaluation conferences; prepares agendas and minutes, as required....

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School Office Assistant I / Sultana

  • EDJOIN
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 5 days ago

discipline and assists in transporting suspended students. 3....

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School Secretary II, Tustin Ranch ES 29-26-27

  • EDJOIN
  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 17 days ago

School Secretary II, Tustin Ranch ES 29-26-27 at Tustin Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/22/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/15/2026 Contact Miriam Ibarra Number of Openings 1...

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Summer School - School Secretary II, Adult Education (IN-DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY) 214-25-26

  • EDJOIN
  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Summer School - School Secretary II, Adult Education (IN-DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY) 214-25-26 at Tustin Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/22/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/15/2026...

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School Secretary II, Orchard Hills (K - 8) 27-26-27

  • EDJOIN
  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 17 days ago

School Secretary II, Orchard Hills (K - 8) 27-26-27 at Tustin Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/22/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/15/2026 Contact Miriam Ibarra Number of Openings...

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School Office Manager (Bilingual Preferred) Portola Middle School (OPEN TO OUSD EMPLOYEES ONLY)

  • EDJOIN
  • Orange, CA (4 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Orange, CA (4 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 20 days ago

School Office Manager (Bilingual Preferred) Portola Middle School (OPEN TO OUSD EMPLOYEES ONLY) at Orange Unified School District IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY This position is only...

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2026-27 SY - School Receptionist

  • Lifeline Education Charter School
  • Compton, CA (18 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Compton, CA (18 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Lifeline Education Charter School See attachment on original job posting Resume -3 References Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further...

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2026-27 SY - School Registrar

  • Lifeline Education Charter School
  • Compton, CA (18 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Compton, CA (18 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Lifeline Education Charter School See attachment on original job posting Resume 3 References Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further...

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Demographic Data for Garden Grove, CA

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Salary for School Secretary Jobs in Garden Grove, CA

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Highest Education Level

School Secretarys in Garden Grove, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.4%
Master's Degree
26.2%
High School or GED
14.9%
Associate's Degree
12.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Some College
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Secretarys in Garden Grove, CA
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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