Secretary III; Bilingual English​/Spanish

Position Type:
Secretary / Secretary III

Date Posted: 2/19/2026

Location:

Central Coast New Tech High School

Closing Date: 02/27/2026

Secretary III (Bilingual English/Spanish REQUIRED)

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Two years of previous experience in clerical or secretarial work.
• 50 words‑per‑minute typing certificate (on‑line certificates not accepted).
• Ability to speak and write in Spanish.

230 days (10.5 months) – Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Hourly rate: $20.64–$26.37 (salary placement based on start date and prior experience) + 2% bilingual stipend.

Classified Salary Schedule.

Classified Health Plans & Rates.

• Provide clerical support to administrators and guidance team, including word processing, filing, answering telephones, completing student attendance reports, and updating Student Emergency Cards.
• Maintain calendar, arrange appointments, prepare requisitions, and maintain records of supplies.
• Enroll and discharge students, input daily attendance records, generate attendance reports and letters.
• Generate Independent Study contracts and maintain IS log.
• Assist with purchase, technology, and work orders; maintain volunteer database; provide first aid and medications to students as needed.
• Coordinate substitute information via Sub Cast/Sub Finder, distribute mail, send faxes, and schedule meetings (e.g., SST, IEP, School Site Council).
• Answer telephone inquiries and provide appropriate information to staff and the public.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to classification.

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to see and read printed matter; facility to hear and understand speech.
• Physical dexterity to operate computer keyboard and office machines.
• Capable of standing, walking, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, moving, lifting, and carrying up to 5 lbs regularly and up to 15 lbs occasionally.

• Ability to concentrate on a single task for up to two hours.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to machinery, instructions, and task methods.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in stressful situations and remain calm under pressure.

• Daily interaction with staff, students, parents, community members, vendors and visitors; maintain professional interpersonal skills.
• Consistent attendance required due to urgent nature of duties.
• Show understanding and patient attitude toward others.
• Maintain privacy of confidential information.

The Secretary III is under general supervision of the principal or other management designee.

• Current employees may apply as internal applicants, submitting a 50 wpm typing certificate.
• Outside applicants must submit a cover letter, résumé, one signed letter of recommendation (within last year), and a 50 wpm typing certificate.

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:30 P.M.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment, or bullying on the basis of protected characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact the Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: 805‑474‑3000 ext. 1190. Email: jennifer.handy.