Building Office Assistant

Unity Elementary School; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Elementary School in Sioux City, Iowa seeks a Building Office Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Building Principal and Assistant Principal. The role focuses on keeping the school office compliant with financial, legal and administrative requirements while guiding students, staff and the public.

Core duties include handling inquiries, data compilation, coordinating programs and schedules, maintaining student records, and inventory management to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data.
• Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests and to enter accounting information.

Responsibilities

• Screens inquiries of staff, students, parents, the public for appropriate action.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for financial, legal and administrative requirements.
• Coordinates a variety of programs and activities to ensure availability of facilities and equipment.
• Maintains student records such as class rosters, attendance, enrollment and files.
• Registers students to the building and assists with classroom assignments.
• Assists with student health needs and basic first aid.
• Oversees requisition and storage of equipment, supplies and materials.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions to support administration.
• Prepares written materials and the school newsletter.
• Researches topics for administrative requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external parties to provide information and direction.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technology skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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Building Office Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917681
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time 10 Month

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Description

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Building OfficeAssistant will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Building Principal and Assistant Principal 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 student records such as class rosters, weekly attendance reports, enrollment, and student files. Call the homes of absent students who have not called the school.

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.

Registers students to the building. Assists with assigning students to classrooms.

Assists with student health needs and administers basic first aide 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, general public, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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). 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 to enter accounting information. Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 33% sitting, 33% walking, and 34% standing. This job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at 627 4 th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, [phone], [e-mail] . Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stefanie Verros
• 627 4th Street
• Sioux City, Iowa 51101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]