Principal Secretary - INTERNAL POSITION

Job Title

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our PreK-12 team!

Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent Working knowledge of computer word-processing and Microsoft Office applications, and Google. Minimum of two years' experience in related area performing secretarial or general office work in an office with considerable public contact, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that demonstrates the desired knowledge, skills and abilities Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills. Strong internal and external communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Ability to use computers for email communications, word processing, data management and other assigned tasks as related to the position. Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations Ability to interact cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community. Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level. Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students. Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality. Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies; including mandatory reporting procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Principal/Site Administrator in daily oversight of office operations, aligned with procedures. Delegate tasks to clerical office personnel. Complete office and secretarial duties, including greeting visitors, answering inquiries, and providing general information relevant to the site. Explain school programs and procedures. Oversee the timekeeping/leave system process. Process maintenance and purchase requisition orders. Prepare capital and supply requests and other site purchases, maintain records of budgetary transactions, and prepare bank deposits. Assist Principal/Site Administrator with budget planning and oversight. Maintain calendar and schedule for the Principal/Site Administrator; arrange appointments, conferences, and interviews. Prepare agendas, reports, and other resources for the Principal/Site Administrator, as requested. Arrange travel, including field trips, hotel accommodations, and district vehicle use. Handle student referrals to include dissemination to appropriate people. Obtain and organize pertinent data in usable form, as needed. Process incoming correspondence and mail, compose correspondence independently, and type material from rough drafts. Maintain confidential records and files. Provide pertinent site information for new and substitute staff. Issue keys to staff and maintain inventory of building keys.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.

Work Environment

Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with parents, students, staff and the public.

Terms of Employment

Starting at $16.35 Per Hour WORK YEAR: 12 Months / 8 hours per day

Benefits

SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.