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Douglas County School District
May 24, 2026
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and student-centered Elementary Principal Administrative Assistant to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. This role is essential in supporting the Principal, Dean, and Executive Director while ensuring smooth daily operations, strong communication, and an exceptional experience for students, staff, and families.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is committed to supporting both instructional leadership and school operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Administrative Support
● Provide direct support to the Principal, Dean, and Executive Director
● Manage calendar ownership, scheduling, and conflict resolution
● Prepare agendas, materials, and logistics for meetings and events
● Coordinate leadership team and full staff meetings
● Track action items and ensure follow-up accountability
● Protect leadership time for evaluations, instructional leadership, and strategic priorities
Enrollment & Family Engagement
● Conduct enrollment communications and inquiry follow-up
● Communicate with prospective families via phone and email
● Coordinate school tours and support a positive enrolling family experience
● Align logistics, stakeholders, and timelines to ensure seamless execution
School Operations & Event Coordination
● Coordinate principal-led events, STEM signature events, and key school initiatives
● Oversee volunteer coordination, execution and tracking
● Coordinate substitute coverage aligned to staffing needs and priorities
● Ensure 504 scheduling compliance
● Schedule and support observations, walkthroughs, and conferences
● Manage Skyward systems and supply ordering
● Coordinate field trips
Human Resources Support
● Assist with hiring, onboarding, and offboarding logistics
Student Health & Support (as needed)
● Maintain ownership of IC data
● Respond to student health needs, including emergencies in classrooms
● Administer daily medications and maintain accurate documentation
● Coordinate medication refills as needed
● Provide care for sick or injured students and staff
● Communicate with parents regarding student health concerns
Qualifications
● Strong organizational and time management skills
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
● Experience in a school setting preferred
● Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
● Experience with student information systems (e.g., Skyward) is a plus
Schedule:
● Day shift
● Monday to Friday
● School Year: 2026 - 2027
● School Days: 195
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 30, 2026
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Compensation:
The pay range for this role is $20 - $33.85 USD per hour.
Interested candidates should apply directly through the STEM School Highlands Ranch at https://www.stemk12.org/about/careers
Maintain files on personnel, including evaluations and other confidential information such as emergency contacts and the crisis management process.
May develop, evaluate, and cross-train the work of support clerical personnel and make routine decisions.
Administer first aid to students as the back-up to the Health Assistant.
Maintain proficiency in Workday, Aesop, Infinite Campus, Kronos, and other related technologies.
Coordinate a variety of building and staff activities such as beginning and end-of-year check-in and check-out, back to school nights, parent teacher conferences, building security measures, online student check in, etc.
May assist in maintaining electronic media. May assist in maintaining overall calendar of school and community events.
Manage a variety of personnel functions such as substitute teachers, staff leave records, and bookkeeping.
Draft and produce letters, memoranda, reports, and special projects such as newsletters, handbooks, and other related materials/documents in an accurate and timely manner. Deal with matters of a highly confidential nature.
Act as a liaison with district community relations such as alerting the district to crisis situations, good news, student celebrations, etc. Actively participate in the school based crisis team.
May prepare and distribute a variety of regular and special reports for administration, the district, and the state. May maintain the principal's calendar, make appointments, and schedule meetings and conferences.
Continually look to improve administrative processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.