School Secretary I

PERRY CAREER ACADEMY; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grade 17B

195-day calendar

Salary scale

Job summary

PERRY CAREER ACADEMY in Jonesboro, Georgia is seeking a School Secretary I to support the principal and school operations. The role includes front-desk duties, student records, and coordination with registrar and staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of clerical experience. The position is full-time with a 195-day calendar and a salary range of $25,789 to $27,891, paid on the district scale.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong administrative and clerical skills required.
• Ability to interact with parents and community.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs and databases.

Responsibilities

• Performs office assistant and receptionist duties.
• Maintains filing systems and minutes.
• Registers and enrolls students; processes records.
• Liaises with guidance, registrar, and other staff and external contacts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Database management

Job description

School Secretary I

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5951304
Application Deadline: Jan 06, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision provides support to assigned school with the effective and efficient operation within various functions (guidance, registrar, etc.); performs and coordinates varied and responsible clerical services. Acts as a liaison with internal and external contacts (parents, community, etc.) within the District. This position reports to the Principal.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a full range of office assistant/receptionist duties; answers telephone/greets visitors, makes appointments, processes necessary paperwork, prepares minutes as needed; set up and maintain filing systems; set up work procedures, arranges and confirm appointments, handles incoming mail and other materials). Maintain teachers/ substitute teachers’ records.

Registers and enrolls all new students. Requests records from other schools; completes the required paperwork to transfer student records to other schools; Prepare official school transcripts, submits transcripts and or health records upon request for all students (former and present), for job applications, etc. (as applicable). Assists with report card duty grade reporting.

Assists with student registration; prepares and processes test materials, reports cards as necessary. Creates and maintains cumulative student files; Oversees all withdrawals prepares the paperwork required to withdraw or transfer students including attendance records, grades, etc.

Responds to requests for records, attendance, etc. received from schools, individuals, and community agencies, (i.e. police, social services, social security and various community agencies).

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum of two (2) years of responsible clerical experience; service with school age children desirable.

Makes administrative decisions which affect internal operations of the school.

Light independent judgment is necessary. Decisions made on an as-needed basis to establish operation of the office.

Requires regular contact with internal and external personnel within department. Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required.

Applies, recommends and implements technology knowledge (spreadsheets, word processing, and database management) concepts to improve the effectiveness of the Department.

Responsibility for the Welfare of Others:Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

Normal office setting in a school.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.

NOTE: This is a grade 17B, 195-day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $25,789 to $27,891 Paid based on salary scale

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]