SECRETARY TO ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2026/2027 School Year

ABOUT US:

Davison Community Schools, home to approximately 5,500 students and over 1,300 school employees, is a place where excellence in education is a shared priority. With a balanced calendar that supports work-life balance, our high-performing schools thrive on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and student-centered success. We value and invest in our educators and staff, offering ongoing professional development, a supportive team environment, and a strong commitment to positive school culture. If you're passionate about making a difference and growing in your career, DCS is the place for you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required (minimum).
• Typing skills minimum 60 words per minute preferred.
• Notary Public or willingness to become a notary.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Synergy, and a willingness to be trained in other programs, as needed.
• Is certified or willing to become certified in basic first aid and CPR and serve as a first responder.
• Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and fundamental mathematics skills necessary.
• Basic understanding of accounting procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding students and staff.
• Must be neat and well groomed.
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Is able to get along well with a wide variety of people and work as a team player.
• Must have desire to work with elementary aged children and their parents.
• Is able to be self-directive in organizing and accomplishing office work priorities.
• Is tactful, pleasant, professional, and courteous at all times.
• Exhibits emotional stability and physical stamina necessary for meeting the requirements of the position.

DUTIES:
 

• Enroll and schedule all new students. Function as the registrar for school.
• Receive incoming calls, take accurate messages, and make phone calls to parents (regarding appointments and reminders).
• Greet parents and visitors to the building.
• Maintain students' records (pupil accounting, schedules, medical).
• Work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; lead, guide, and/or coordinate others; and maintain a positive school image at all times.
• Work with the administrator regarding correspondence, meetings, daily schedule.
• Serve as secretary to principal performing a wide variety of complex and responsible clerical and secretarial support duties.
• Direct and coordinate the work of office personnel to meet established timelines; assist in the performance of a wide variety of the more difficult clerical assignments.
• Take and/or transcribe dictation of letters, memos and other documents.
• Maintain confidential files and appointment schedule for the principal; setting up and arranging meetings and conferences.
• Act as a resource person to teachers, students, parents, and the general public regarding general and specific information on the policies, procedures, and activities of the building.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SALARY: $16.87 - $20.85 per hour, commensurate with experience (per the DESA Master Agreement, Level 1)

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at http://www.davisonschools.org. Internal applicants are required to apply online and provide a letter of intent and resume to the direct supervisor identified on this posting.

The district reserves the right to select the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school(s).

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policy of Davison Community Schools is Director of Human Resources and Operations Christine Kuzinski, 1490 N Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423 -- (810-591-0808).