Secretary to Assistant Principal / Middle School Attendance Secretary

Position:  Secretary to Assistant Principal / Class II / Middle School Attendance Secretary 

Location:  Mason Middle School / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Principal 

About Mason Public Schools: 

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students.  Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.   

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other. 

Job Summary:
The Secretary to the Assistant Principal will provide administrative and clerical support, with a focus on managing student attendance and front-office operations.  This in-person role involves answering phones, assisting students and visitors, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting school procedures. 

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent secretarial/office skills
Excellent communication and language skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent student, staff and public relations skills
Excellent computer skills

Desired Qualifications:
Post-secondary education
Work experience in a public school office environment
Experience working with Skyward or other student information system

Job Description:
Serve as the primary person processing student attendance records and answering incoming phone calls.
Assist students and visitors in transacting school-related business.
Assist students in seeking medical attention, notify parents in emergencies, and provide students with direction in adhering to school procedures.
Transfer student related messages to counselors and administration.
Shall be proficient in all computer programs currently used by MPS.
Operate all office machines and other office equipment.
Monitor student behavior in the office as directed by the building administrators.
Promote a positive school image when dealing with students and the public.
Maintain confidentiality for all student and school related information.
Perform all other duties assigned by the building administrators.

Physical Requirements: 

This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking. 

The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.

Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations.

Work Year and Schedule:  Desired start date is August 2025, 203 days annually, 40 hours per week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Benefits:  Retirement benefits, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, sick days, personal business days, and holidays. 

Wage: $16.06 to $22.29 hourly

Deadline: June 16, 2025

All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application.  This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process.  Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned.  The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.