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Job Description
AHS Principal's Secretary
TeachIowa
Atlantic Comm School District - Atlantic, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5730449
Application Deadline:
Aug 01, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)
Posted:
May 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Be the Heartbeat of Atlantic High School
Position:
Principal's Secretary (Full-Time)
Start Date:
2025-26 school year - ASAP for training and onboarding
Why This Role Matters
At Atlantic High School, every great day for students and staff starts in the main office. As the Principal's Secretary, you'll be the go-to problem-solver, relationship-builder, and organizational guru who keeps our school humming. If you love juggling priorities, collaborating with passionate educators, and greeting everyone with a smile, we want you!
What You'll Do
Your Superpowers
How You'll Use Them
Executive Support
Manage the principal's calendar, draft correspondence & reports, and keep confidential information secure.
Office & Visitor Hub
Welcome families, students, and community members; handle phones and email; issue student passes—always with warmth and professionalism.
Financial Accuracy
Process activity-fund deposits, maintain ledgers, and reconcile monthly statements to account for every dollar.
Resource Coordination
Order textbooks, classroom materials, and office supplies; track inventory and ensure timely distribution.
Facilities & Security
Maintain an organized filing system and oversee the distribution of building keys.
Data & Records
Update attendance and student records, prepare state/federal reports, and keep digital files tidy and accessible.
Team Flexibility
Jump in wherever needed—event logistics, emergency drills, or the occasional playlist—because we're all on the same team.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Organization Master:
Deadlines, details, and color-coded calendars make you happy.
People Person:
You build rapport quickly and communicate gracefully, even on the busiest days.
Tech-Savvy:
Comfortable with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), basic accounting software, and student-information systems (jmc a plus).
Financially Minded:
Experience handling cash, deposits, or bookkeeping is strongly preferred.
Discretion & Integrity:
You protect confidential information and model our core values: Honesty, Accountability, Respect, Kindness.
Growth Mindset:
Eager to learn new systems and tackle "other duties as assigned" with a can-do attitude.
Why Atlantic High School
Supportive Culture:
Join a caring team that celebrates wins, learns from setbacks, and laughs often.
Competitive Package:
12-month position, Monday-Friday, with paid holidays, health insurance, IPERS retirement, and a salary commensurate with experience (set by the Board of Education).
Professional Growth:
Annual performance reviews, district PD, and opportunities to lead office-wide improvements.
Join us in shaping a high-energy, student-focused future, one phone call, spreadsheet, and heartfelt welcome at a time. We can't wait to have you in this vital role!
