Secretary (Central High School)

Central High School; Helena-West Helena (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central High School in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, is seeking a Secretary to support the school office and ensure its smooth operation. The role reports to the Principal and requires strong verbal and written communication, plus organizational skills to handle daily tasks in a busy school setting.

Immediate start, full-time position. Responsibilities include attendance logging, handling calls, assisting teachers, managing supplies, coordinating with ADE officials, greeting visitors, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma at a minimum.
• Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily attendance log for all staff assigned to the building.
• Receives and routes incoming calls.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials as requested.
• Operates and schedules maintenance on all office equipment assigned to the building.
• Orders supplies and equipment by requisition, track purchases and communicates with administrative financial staff.
• Serves as coordinator for technical visits by ADE and/or other officials associated with operations and/or school improvement.
• Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs and directs them to the proper person or place.
• Answers office telephone and responds appropriately and courteously to requests for information.
• Maintains a comfortable and attractive office reception area.
• Reports weekly on all employees absences to Central Office/payroll.
• Assists the Principal or Principal's designee in school inventory control/preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal in the performance of other duties commonly associated with the job of "Secretary".

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Secretary (Central High School)

Helena-West Helena Public Schools Central High School - West Helena, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Description

General Summary: The Secretary — School ensures 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.

Reports to: Principal

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains daily attendance log for all staff assigned to the building.
• Receives and routes incoming calls.
• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials as requested.
• Operates and schedules maintenance on all office equipment assigned to the building.
• Orders supplies and equipment by requisition, track purchases and communicates with administrative financial staff.
• Serves as coordinator for technical visits by ADE and/or other officials associated with other officials associated with operations and/or school improvement.
• Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs and directs them to the proper person or place.
• Answers office telephone and responds appropriately and courteously to requests for information.
• Maintains a comfortable and attractive office reception area.
• Reports weekly on all employees absences to Central Office/payroll.
• Assists the Principal or Principal's designee in school inventory control/preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal in the performance of other duties commonly associated with the job of "Secretary".

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma at a minimum. Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a secretary in a school or business setting.
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be in good health and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Must exemplify professionalism, good public relations skills and exemplify a willingness to work cooperatively with others.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Details

Job ID: 5965768

Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)