Mabelvale Middle Principal Secretary

MABELVALE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Rock School District's MABELVALE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL is seeking a Principal Secretary to ensure smooth office operation and maximize positive impact on student education. The role is a 10-month contract with benefits, with placement based on experience, and potential for additional days during startup.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, bookkeeping experience or related degree, proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software, strong communication skills, and ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred.
• Two years of bookkeeping experience or an associate’s degree or higher in business/accounting.
• Experience with computer operations and Microsoft Office required; E-School or similar accounting software preferred.
• Evidence of strong skills in meeting and dealing with district employees and the public to promote a positive image.
• Calculator proficiency and typing 55 wpm with accuracy.
• Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence, including monthly financial reports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must meet deadlines as set by district and principal.
• Must pass a bookkeeper’s skills test.
• Alternatives to qualifications may be accepted by Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine office tasks for a busy, productive school office.
• Answers incoming calls and assists visitors, communicating general information.
• Prepares written reports, memos, and communications for the principal.
• Maintains attendance records for staff.
• Prepares weekly payroll reports for teachers, substitutes, and custodial staff.
• Maintains bookkeeping records and inventories of school property.
• Registers new students and assists with enrollment tasks.
• Completes required reports by due dates and maintains confidentiality.
• Assists with work orders and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Public/customer interaction

Typing 55 wpm

Deadline-driven

Education

Associate’s degree in business/accounting

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software (E-School)

Job description

Mabelvale Middle Principal Secretary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915123

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 22, 2026

Job Description

OB GOAL: To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office so that the office’s maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) Month (203 days) contract, ,plus benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience.Additional days may be added as neededfor school start-up.

FLSA: Non-Exempt.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Additional post-secondary education and/or training is preferred.


• Two (2) years of successful working experience in the bookkeeping field or an associate’s degree or higher in a business/accounting area.


• Experience in computer operations, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required. Working knowledge of E-School or other accounting software preferred.


• Evidence of strong skills in meeting and dealing with district employees and the public in a manner that will promote a positive image of the school district.


• Proficient in the use of a calculator and the ability to type 55 words per minute with accuracy.


• Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence as needed, including monthly financial reports.


• Strong oral and written communications skills.


• Must meet all set deadlines in a timely manner as set forth by the district and principal.


• Must be able to pass bookkeeper’s skills test.


• Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy, yet productive and smoothly run office.


• Receives incoming telephone calls, assists office visitors, and communicates general information concerning the program to the public.


• Prepares all written report, memos, and communications as required by the principal.


• Maintains accurate records of attendance for all staff.


• Prepares weekly payroll reports on teachers, substitutes, and custodial staff.


• Checks with teachers for needed supplies and records, forms, etc.


• Keeps daily record of attendance and a total enrollment of students.


• Notifies parents of any child who becomes ill during the day, etc.


• Maintains all bookkeeping records and inventories of school property.


• Registers all new students and assists with other tasks related to student enrollment.


• Completes and submits required reports on dates due.


• Maintains confidentiality of material and information.


• Assists in submittal of work orders to keep building maintained.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by the immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Renee Kovach


• 810 West Markham Street


• Little Rock, AR, Arkansas 72201


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]