Secretary to Assistant Principal - Mesa High School

Secretary to Assistant Principal
- Mesa High School

Mesa USD 4 Mesa High
- Mesa, Arizona. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Mesa USD 4.

Job : 5801204

Final date to receive applications: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $19.89

Class/Calendar: B21, 12 months

Benefits: Vacation (12 months only), sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified-like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary: To provide administrative and clerical support to school assistant principal and/or assigned personnel; to communicate information regarding school and/or district functions; and to ensure compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements of assigned functions.

• Perform secretarial functions (i.e., typing, filing, recordkeeping, scheduling and coordinating activities, etc.) to provide clerical support for assistant principal and/or assigned personnel.
• Respond to inquiries (students, parents, teachers, district personnel, general public, etc.) to communicate procedures, information and/or direction and/or to evaluate situations to take appropriate action according to established guidelines.
• Direct students with attendance and/or discipline referrals to the appropriate assistant principal/team leader.
• Type and revise master schedule; input student and teacher scheduling data.
• Compose documents and/or written materials (i.e., correspondence, newsletters, memos, minutes, school mailings, etc.) to communicate and convey information to students, parents, teachers, etc.
• Process and/or prepare documents and materials (i.e., suspension and expulsion letters, facility permits, incoming/outgoing mail, etc.) to disseminate information in compliance with district, state and/or federal regulations.
• Schedule and process paperwork for CIT and 504 meetings.
• Assist with registration schedules, open house and commencement.
• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Serve as receptionist and distribute district and U.S. mail during the summer months.
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

• High School education or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience with Synergy system.

• Bookkeeping and recordkeeping experience.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community.
• Above average proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; excellent test battery; high English grammar and math aptitude.
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc).
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, site personnel, district personnel and general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative, direct own workload and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of school district policies and procedures beneficial.

• Typically works in the main office or administrative area of a school.
• Must handle frequent interruptions from students, parents, teachers, and staff.
• Regularly interacts with the assistant principal, principal, faculty, and sometimes the…