School Secretary Jobs in Washington

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 Secretary -- Willie Stewart

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 3 days ago

Tacoma Public Schools Expected Start Date: September 1, 2025 FTE: 1.0 Hours per day: 8 Salary Level: OP4 $28.04 - $37.72 DOE Union/Days per year: Office Professional; 10-month; 194 workdays...

School Secretary (Elementary)

  • Steilacoom, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Steilacoom, WA
  • 6 days ago

School Secretary (Elementary) JobID: 741 Position Type: Office Professional/Secretary Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: Saltar`s Point Additional Information: Show/Hide School Secretary (Elementary)...

CL22318: High School Secretary/Registrar/Bilingual Required - Southridge

  • Kennewick, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 9 days ago

Assist as appropriate to support the school administration and counselors in the operation of the school and department....

Substitute Secretary - School Year 2025 - 2026

  • Warden, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Warden, WA
  • 14 days ago

Warden School District 101 W. Beck Way Warden, Washington 98857 Tel: ... FAX: ... Job Title: Substitute Secretary - School Year 2025-2026 Date: 6/06/2025 Job Description DESCRIPTION: Performs...

Secretary - High School ASB (8 hrs/day, 227 days/yr, continuing) @ WHS

  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 17 days ago

POSITION # 191-CLS-06-25: High School ASB Secretary Wenatchee High School 8 hours per day, 227 days per year Salary : $23.88 - 26.26 per hour RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors ASB revenues and...

Assistant School Secretary

  • College Place, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • College Place, WA
  • 18 days ago

Coordinate internal appointments and access to student services such as counseling, special education, behavior intervention, and academic support....

Assistant Registrar

  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago

Works closely with the Student Services administrative management team. This position directs the work of Classified, temporary, Student, and Work-study employees....

Assistant Registrar, Academic Progress

  • Spokane, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 60+ days ago

service environment, or related administrative role, preferably in a higher education environment....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for School Secretary Jobs in Washington

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

School Secretarys in Washington 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 Washington
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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