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Principal Secretary - Elementary Secretary-JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Young World Physical Education, Little Rock, AR, United States


Principal Secretary - Elementary Secretary
Jefferson Elementary School, Little Rock, Arkansas

Starting Date:

Jul 21, 2026

Job Description
To assure 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.

Terms of Employment
Ten (10) month (203 days) contract, plus benefits package. Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based on experience. Additional days may be added as needed for school start‑up. FLSA: Non‑Exempt.

Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Additional post‑secondary education and/or training is preferred.

Two (2) years of successful working experience in the bookkeeping field or an associate’s degree or higher in a business/accounting area.

Experience in computer operations, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required. Working knowledge of E‑School or other accounting software preferred.

Evidence of strong skills in meeting and dealing with district employees and the public in a manner that will promote a positive image of the school district.

Proficient in the use of a calculator and the ability to type 55 words per minute with accuracy.

Ability to produce routine reports and correspondence as needed, including monthly financial reports.

Strong oral and written communications skills.

Must meet all set deadlines in a timely manner as set forth by the district and principal.

Must be able to pass bookkeeper’s skills test.

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent or the Board.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy, yet productive and smoothly run office.

Receives incoming telephone calls, assists office visitors, and communicates general information concerning the program to the public.

Prepares all written reports, memos, and communications as required by the principal.

Mantains accurate records of attendance for all staff.

Prepares weekly payroll reports on teachers, substitutes, and custodial staff.

Checks with teachers for needed supplies and records, forms, etc.

Keeps daily record of attendance and a total enrollment of students.

Notifies parents of any child who becomes ill during the day, etc.

Mantains all bookkeeping records and inventories of school property.

Registers all new students and assists with other tasks related to student enrollment.

Completes and submits required reports on dates due.

Mantains confidentiality of material and information.

Assists in submittal of work orders to keep building maintained.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by the immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.

Contact Information

Principal

Jefferson Elementary School

Phone: 501-447-5003

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