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Anticipated Secondary Secretary Position TeachIowa Interstate 35 Comm School District - Truro, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5907851

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 28, 2026 4:32 PM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Anticipated Secondary Secretarial Position The Interstate 35 Community School District has an opening for an anticipated Secondary Secretarial Position. Our secondary team is seeking a dynamic, organized, and dependable team player to serve as a secretary in our secondary building. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and a high level of confidentiality to effectively manage daily front-office operations. Core Qualifications & Skills

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent

Technology:

Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and student information management systems.

Clerical Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of English grammar and spelling Basic bookkeeping skills Ability to operate standard office equipment effectively.

Essential Personal Qualities:

Multitasking:

Ability to manage frequent phone calls, student needs, visitors and other interruptions while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Interpersonal Skills:

Welcoming and approachable demeanor when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members.

Discretion:

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to privacy requirements regarding student files and staff personnel data

Calm Under Pressure:

Ability to respond to unexpected situations, including minor student illness, scheduling changes, and other building needs, with patience, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintain a cooperative attitude and positive public relations with the school district patrons and keep building principal informed of matters affecting the operation of the school. Prepare administrative correspondence, notices, bulletins, newsletters, phone messages, maintain filing systems; sort and distribute mail and perform other duties as assigned by the principal. Organize and maintain student attendance system Process student transfer records, and requesting records for newly enrolled students as appropriate to the assigned grade level. Address immediate problems that arise in principal's absence within delegated areas of responsibility. Print report cards, handbooks, parent communications and other materials; prepare and collate material for faculty and principal. Update enrollment cards, register, and class lists. Maintain knowledgeable of and appropriately interpret and support district and building policies and regulations. Maintain knowledgeable of current office practices, procedures, and forms. Provide schedules and necessary information to substitutes for certified and classified staff. Serve as the building receptionist and provide professional and courteous assistance to students, parents staff and visitors. Assist with student registration at the beginning of each school year. Assist the school nurse with ill or injured students when nurse is unavailable. Position Information This is a 205-day contracted position. If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Mr. Beckel at abeckel@i-35.k12.ia.us or 641-765-4818. All candidates are encouraged to apply through Teach Iowa. For information regarding the application process, please contact Jennifer Baughman at Interstate 35 Schools at (641) 765-5210 or jbaughman@i-35.k12.ia.us Interstate 35 Community School District is an AA/EOE

Position Type:

Full-time