Middle School Secretary — Welcoming, Organized & Impactful

Pierson; Kingsley (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingsley-Pierson Community School District is seeking a Middle School Building Secretary to provide administrative, clerical, organizational, and communication support in Kingsley, IA. The role aims to maintain a welcoming, safe, and efficient school environment for students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include front desk duties, handling communications, maintaining student records in the SIS, monitoring attendance, and supporting purchasing, scheduling, and building operations,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage interruptions in a busy school environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Basic proficiency with computers, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Ability and willingness to learn district software and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, parents, staff, visitors as the front desk receptionist in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Route calls, emails, messages, and other communications to appropriate staff.
• Maintain accurate student records in the district SIS and electronic records systems.
• Monitor daily attendance and notify parents as needed.
• Assist with enrollment, registration, and records requests.
• Prepare and distribute announcements and newsletters for school communications.
• Assist with purchasing, invoicing, and financial records as assigned.
• Support administrators with scheduling, calendars, and other clerical tasks.
• Ensure confidentiality and professional conduct in all duties.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Independence

Professionalism

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Student Information System

Electronic records systems

Office software basics

Job description

The Kingsley-Pierson Community School District is seeking a Middle School Building Secretary to provide administrative, clerical, organizational, and communication support in Kingsley, IA. The role aims to maintain a welcoming, safe, and efficient school environment for students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include front desk duties, handling communications, maintaining student records in the SIS, monitoring attendance, and supporting purchasing, scheduling, and building operations,