Secretary to Principal - Zaharis Elementary School

Mesa USD 4 Zaharis Elementary
- Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5986901

Final date to receive applications: Nov 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

Base Hourly: $21.01

Class/Calendar: B22, 11.25 months

Benefits:

• Vacation (12 months only)
• sick leave
• holidays
• retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• health
• 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 aten-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 site administrator and assigned personnel; to communicate information regarding school and/or district functions; and to ensure compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements of assigned functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform secretarial functions (i.e. typing, filing, recordkeeping, etc) for the purpose of assisting school administrator and 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
• Compile data from a variety of sources (i.e. timesheets, requisitions, student enrollment, student attendance, cash deposits, etc) and prepare reports ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements
• Compose documents and/or written materials (i.e. correspondence, newsletters, memos, minutes, etc) to communicate and convey information to students, parents, teachers, etc
• Process and/or prepare documents and materials (i.e. PARFs, requisitions, timesheets, transcripts, incoming/outgoing mail, etc) to disseminate information in compliance with district, state and/or federal regulations
• Schedule and coordinate activities (i.e. appointments, meetings, calendars, etc) for assigned personnel
• Secure substitute personnel, as needed, to ensure staffing requirements are met for the efficient operation of site activities
• Establish and maintain accurate site files and records in accordance with district, state and/or federal regulations
• Maintain and order supplies and materials ensuring availability; monitor budget expenditures in compliance with district, state and/or federal guidelines
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• May direct or guide other personnel assigned to site
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
• Previous related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public school experience

Skills &

Competencies:

• 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
• Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, site personnel, district personnel and general public
• Must enjoy working with students, teachers and parents and have an understanding of pupil problems
• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions…