Office Manager - Elementary Tarwater - Position begins January 5, 2026

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: SUPPORT STAFF

JOB TITLE: OFFICE MANAGER - ELEMENTARY

CALENDAR: 2381FT (11 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 115 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal

Assisting the Principal by assuming responsibility for the overall operation of the school office, and maintaining good public relations with students, parents, staff, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in a school setting
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Accurate typing and, if needed, dictation skills
• Excellent multitasking abilities
• Able to work cooperatively with diverse groups of people
• Committed to following all policies and regulations
• Has adequate vision and hearing to perform the job safely

Core Job Functions:

• Perform a wide range of secretarial and clerical duties, including typing, filing, and transcribing correspondence, reports, and other written materials.

• Manage front office operations by greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and providing information on school policies and procedures.

• Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, and organize meetings and events for the school and outside groups.

• Handle confidential correspondence and records with discretion.

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff to resolve issues that do not require an administrator's attention.

• Maintain accurate financial, statistical, and other records. This includes collecting and accounting for money from various sources.

• Order, manage, and inventory office supplies and equipment.

• Assist staff with clerical services and manage incoming/outgoing mail.

• Maintain and update permanent student records and other files.

• Input and update information into the computer system.

• Prepare required reports on attendance, accidents, and student entries/withdrawals for administration and the State Department of Education.

• Coordinate the master school calendar or master schedule.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the greatest leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated: 9/12/25