What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Secretary (Internal Only) position at Palo Alto Unified School District?
Elementary School Secretary (Internal Only) at Palo Alto Unified School District
Application Deadline
4/27/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/21/2026
Contact
Sandy Esquivias
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$35.02 - $44.69 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 31 on the Classified Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
11 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Palo Alto Unified School District
Department
El Carmelo Elementary School
Position Start Date
2026-2027 School Year
Benefits
100% District-paid (employee only) / Family Benefits voluntary
Job Summary
Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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Application Deadline
4/27/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/21/2026
Contact
Sandy Esquivias
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$35.02 - $44.69 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 31 on the Classified Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
11 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Palo Alto Unified School District
Department
El Carmelo Elementary School
Position Start Date
2026-2027 School Year
Benefits
100% District-paid (employee only) / Family Benefits voluntary
Job Summary
Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma is required, Associate’s degree is preferred;
- Minimum of three (3) years of broad and varied clerical experience;
- Equivalent years of experience working in a clerical position in a public school setting is preferred;
- Successful experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude, and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during work;
- Possession of current/valid First Aid and CPR certification;
- Spanish preferred. OVERVIEW: Under general supervision, provide secretarial and administrative support to the Elementary School Principal and site by performing a wide variety of responsible clerical duties and work assignments. RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide clerical and administrative support to the Principal, teachers, PTA, etc.;
- Prepare materials used at sites, such as rosters, bulletins, letters, schedules, and certificates for activities that happen at schools;
- Manage mail, site postings and notifications, marque, etc.;
- Provide front office reception and assistance to parents/families, students, and the general public;
- Report necessary school-wide enrollment data to Registration Services;
- Assist in the administration of federal testing as assigned (CAASPP) which may include training administrators and proctors, scheduling testing, and determining test administrators for students with accommodations;
- Prepare labor vouchers, monthly absence reports, stores and purchase orders, maintenance requisitions, and management of site budget;
- Order, distribute, and inventory instructional materials including textbooks, office, and classroom supplies, teaching aides, and Physical Education equipment;
- Reconcile site funds, petty cash, deposits for field trips, after-school activities, camps, etc.;
- Maintain medical records and update all medication and medical paperwork, distribute to appropriate staff;
- See more in the job description attached below
For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer.
Comments and Other Information
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Links Related To This Job
- Palo Alto Unified School District
- PAUSD Salary Schedule
- Benefits Contribution Chart
- View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem.
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- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
Salary : $35 - $45