Secretary Jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,271.00 - $5,207.00 Monthly
Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: D-26/27-21
Department: Rowland HS
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
ASSIGNMENT
POSITION:
There is currently one (1) full-time Secretaryposition available at Rowland High School, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, eleven (11) months per year. Tentative work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Eligibility lists will be established to fill the current vacancy, hire substitutes, and fill future vacancies.
FILING PERIOD
Applications for these positions will be accepted on-line only, fromThursday, August 13, 2026, to Thursday, September 3, 2026, until 4:30 p.m.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the direction of a District or site-level administrator or designee, provides secretarial support to relieve the administrator of administrative detail; serves as lead person for an assigned activity at a school site such as attendance and guidance; and performs specialized duties in the administration and support of District programs and activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Secretary spends most of the time performing general office support duties as well as assisting the manager by performing a variety of specialized administrative duties related to the individual program or activity. A Secretary is expected to possess journey-level secretarial expertise and make recommendations on or independently implement a variety of approaches or ideas pertaining to the clerical or record-keeping aspects of projects.
The class of Secretary is distinguished from the class of Senior Office Assistant in that the latter tends to perform specialized activities requiring detailed knowledge of program guidelines and/or operating procedures within a specialized program where the intent of the work is directed more to specified clerical functions than to coordinating overall office functions on behalf of the manager. The Secretary class provides services for the office of the assigned manager, provides secretarial support duties for the manager, and coordinates overall office functions.
Classified Salary Schedule (click on the links to view the entire job description)

• - Range 19.5

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required.
EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to two years of recent full-time clerical experience is required. Note: Recent experience is defined as experience obtained within the last five years
Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (please upload the documents to your profile):

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• A valid and current First Aid certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid certificate.

Documents may also be submitted via email to amanda.arias@rowlandschools.org. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the to be considered.
Please email amanda.arias@rowlandschools.org with any questions.
LICENSES/LANGUAGE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid, Class C, California Driver License, a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required, and if so, must be maintained during employment.
• A valid first aid certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate must be presented at the time of application and maintained during the course of employment.

ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification work primarily inside an office environment, with frequent interruptions, with changing priorities and short deadlines, may be exposed to air and blood-borne pathogens and germs, bodily fluids and communicable diseases, may be required to drive an automobile to conduct work, and have direct contact with students and the public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, stoop/bend, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 20 lbs., use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal conversation, see small details, drive a vehicle, use a computer, radio, and telephone.
EXAMINATION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination may consist of the following:

• Job Related Written Examination
• Structured Interview and Technical Project
• Computer Performance Exams

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
OPTIONS TO TAKE YOUR FIRST AID and CPR COURSES
OPTION 1: A-B-CPR-Online Training
Select "CPR (adult, child, infant, AED) & First Aid Basic online class"
OPTION 2: NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION
Click on "all courses" and select "CPR/AED/First-Aid"
OPTION 3: AMERICAN RED CROSS
From the "Find a Class" pull down select "First Aid" and then select "Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED"
OPTION 4: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Scroll page down until you see CPR & First Aid Training Classes and select "Find a Course". Scroll down to the "General Public" section and select "Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED". Ensure course covers both Adult and Infant/Child modules.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following:
RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire
APPOINTMENT
Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
PROCESSING FEE
New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
VETERANS CREDIT
For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire
VACATION
Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.
HOLIDAYS
For twelve month employees, fifteen (15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.
SICK LEAVE
One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection.
The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Click below to view the benefits summary:
If you have additional questions, please contact the Risk Management office at 626-854-8382.
EDUCATIONAL STIPEND
Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all permanent employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend.
Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.

• Bachelor's degree are eligible for an annual $500 stipend.
• Bachelor's and Master's degree are eligible for an annual $1000 stipend

RETIREMENT
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• PEPRA Member - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, 2012. (Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS)
• Classic Member - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013

You can see an overview of how to plan for your service retirement by clicking
ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT:
New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired.
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These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none." Please do not write "please refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given any credit. *Experience referenced in the supplemental questions MUST be reflected in your application. INSTRUCTIONS Read the following questions and type your responses as thoroughly and accurately as possible. You may find it useful to type your responses in a Word document and copy and paste them below. Please note that falsifying information on this application may be grounds for dismissal if you are hired. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a valid CA Driver License?

• Yes
• No

03
Please identify your highest level of education. You must attach proof of education to your application in order for the application to be considered complete.

• No high school diploma
• High school or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Some college coursework
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

04
How many years of full time clerical experience do you have?This does NOT mean you need to have worked full time (40 hours) to qualify. The experience may be pro-rated. For example, two years of part time (20 hours) experience would be equivalent to one year of full time experience.

• Less than 1 year
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to three 3 years
• 3 or more

05
Please describe your clerical experience below.Please list your employer(s), your title(s), the duties you performed, and the dates of employment for each job in which you gained the experience. If you do not have experience, type NONE. Do NOT type "see re