School Secretary Jobs in California

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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School Office Clerk-Bilingual, Castroville Elementary

  • Monterey, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 6 hours ago

School Office Clerk-Bilingual, Castroville Elementary About the Employer Join our team at North Monterey County Unified School District! NMCUSD serves over 4,400 students from preschool through...

School Office Clerk-Bilingual, Elkhorn Elementary School

  • Monterey, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 7 hours ago

School Office Clerk-Bilingual, Elkhorn Elementary School About the Employer Join our team at North Monterey County Unified School District! NMCUSD serves over 4,400 students from preschool through...

School Secretary (Elementary)

  • CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • CA
  • 7 hours ago

School Secretary (Elementary) About the Employer Imagination - Creativity - Innovation Steeped in a rich tradition of excellence, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) has been serving...

The School Office Manager monitors the timeliness and quality of day-to-day, periodic, and project staff work, student services and accountability record keeping, customer service, processes and communication...

Registrar - High School

  • Monterey, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Registrar - High School About the Employer Join our team at North Monterey County Unified School District! NMCUSD serves over 4,400 students from preschool through adult education across...

School Secretary, Franklin Elementary School About the Employer The mission of the Loomis Union School District is to provide outstanding educational instruction so that each of our students is enabled...

School Office Clerk-Bilingual, Elkhorn Elementary School

  • Castroville, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Castroville, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Join our team at North Monterey County Unified School District! NMCUSD serves over 4,400 students from preschool through adult education across Castroville, Prunedale, Moss Landing, Aromas, and...

The District is accepting applications for temporary and on-call positions. Individuals interested in employment are required to complete an official district application. Applicants are asked to...

Loyalton Middle School-Secretary/Districwide Attendance Clerk

  • Loyalton, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Loyalton, CA
  • 1 day ago

Performs all site duties of school secretary, attendance clerk, and accounting clerk; serves as public relations and communication spokesperson for the site administrator; and other duties as required...

KCUSD Classified Standardized Test May Be Required Typing certificate Resume Letters of Reference Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information PowerSchool Experience Preferred...

School Secretary I (San Juan Hills High School)

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 1 day ago

Answer all questions completely and accurately. Failure to fully complete application may result in disqualification. Candidates are required to provide detailed information on the application as...

Letter of Introduction Resume Current Letter of Recommendation Requirements / Qualifications Comments and Other Information This position is eligible for BENEFITS. For more information about this...

School Secretary I Bilingual/Spanish

  • Compton, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Compton, CA
  • 2 days ago

Prepare/compose letters, memos, activity programs, reports, bulletins, schedules, weekly and monthly calendars, surveys and teacher evaluations by operating word processors including personal computer...

School Office Clerk-Bilingual, Castroville Elementary

  • Castroville, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Castroville, CA
  • 2 days ago

Join our team at North Monterey County Unified School District! NMCUSD serves over 4,400 students from preschool through adult education across Castroville, Prunedale, Moss Landing, Aromas, and...

SCHOOL SECRETARY/BILINGUAL DEFINITION Under general supervision, to act as secretary and receptionist at an elementary school and to perform a wide variety of responsible clerical work; to assist the...

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Salary for School Secretary Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for School Secretary positions.



Highest Education Level

School Secretarys in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.0%
Master's Degree
26.0%
High School or GED
15.4%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.7%
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 in California
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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