Principal Secretary

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary

Date Posted:

9/4/2025

Location:

Miller Elementary School

Date Available:

10/01/2025

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Description:

Principal's Secretary

Miller Elementary School

12 month positon (1.0 FTE)

Qualifications:

Two years post-secretary training or four-year secretarial job experience

Experience with software programs in Word, Excel, Google Apps for Educators, etc.

Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal directions

Able to handle varied tasks

Relates well with children, staff, and parents

Positive attitude

Accurate and dependable

Demonstrates human relations skills

Familiarity with social media and website document posting

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

General Responsibilities:

To perform duties assigned by the principal in a responsible and confidential manner so that the school can most efficiently serve students.

Duties:

1. General receptionist duties

a. Greets everyone, provides information, and directs to proper location

b. Handles in-coming calls and redirects them as needed

c. Assists in maintaining building security and follows critical incident procedures as necessary

2. General secretarial duties

a. Types for the principal as needed

b. Supervises office clerical help

c. Plans for internal substitute coverage as necessary

d. Prepares daily announcements

e. Prepares building newsletters

f. Prepares meeting minutes as requested

g. Submits information requested by principal to newspapers

3. General assistance for Business Office

a. Oversees activity fund for the principal and Business Office

b. Assists principal with purchase orders and oversight of school building budget

c. Keeps accurate records of fees, payments, and notifies students and parent of amounts owed

4. General first aid in absence of nurse or secretary/health aide

a. Renders minor first aid assistance to ill students, makes arrangements for transportation home, doctor, or hospital if necessary

b. Maintains sick room when students feel ill

5. Maintains student records

a. Maintains accurate attendance records

b. Maintains accurate disciplinary records

c. Maintains confidentiality

6. Student assistance

a. Writes passes and absence excuses

b. Notifies students when to report to office

c. Supervises students waiting for principal

7. Complies with all District policies, regulations and procedures as established by the Board of Education.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

Per Westmont Educational Support Personnel Association Contract

Working Conditions:

It is the policy and practice of CUSD 201 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. CUSD 201 ensures equal employment opportunities regadless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.

Application Procedures:

Apply online at

For more information contact:

Samantha Sinovich, Principal

125 W. Traube

Westmont, Illinois 60559