Secondary Secretary

Secondary Secretary

Sioux City Community School District, North High School – Sioux City, Iowa.

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Job : 5830384

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

North HS Office Secretary

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Secretary will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Building Principal and Assistant Principals to include ensuring compliance of activities with financial, legal, and administrative requirements and providing information, recommendations, and/or direction to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Assures smooth and efficient operation of the school office to maximize positive impact on the education of children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Screens inquiries of staff, students, parents, the public, etc. (e.g., phone calls, visitors, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action, interpreting and applying policies and procedures, and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of complying with financial, legal, and/or administrative requirements.
• Coordinates a variety of programs and/or activities (e.g., appointments, meetings, conferences, workshops, travel and accommodations, work assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of facilities and/or equipment and delivering services in conformance with established guidelines.
• Maintains a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, confidential and non-confidential files, and records (e.g., calendars, appointment schedules, resource materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail. Submits required records, complete and concise reports on time.
• Assists with student health needs and administers basic first aid to students.
• Oversees the requisition and storage of equipment, supplies, and materials for the purpose of ensuring the availability of required items. Maintains inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items’ availability.
• Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, instructional materials, filing, compiling lists, etc.) for the purpose of supporting assigned Administrator and/or department.
• Prepares written materials (e.g., reports, forms, letters, memos, budgets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information. Prepares school newsletter.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g., current practices, policies, education codes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for addressing a variety of administrative requirements.
• Responds to inquiries in a timely manner from a wide variety of internal and external parties (e.g., district staff, other schools, state and federal agencies, the general public, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties, and/or providing direction.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma at a minimum. Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization. May communicate with parents or guardians of the student(s). The individual must have effective listening skills.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data. Ability to work with a variety of data. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests, and enter accounting information. Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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