Every person in a school helps students learn, stay safe, and succeed. They all have different jobs but work together to support students and families. Sometimes you may hear them called by different names. If you are unsure who to ask for help, the school secretary will always be the first person you see in a school. They can help you find the right person to talk to.
Principal: The leader of the school who makes important decisions.
Assistant principal: Helps the principal with school rules, student behavior, and daily operations.
Teachers: Teach students different subjects like math, science, and English.
Counselor: Helps students with personal problems, schoolwork, and future plans.
School secretary: Works in the front office, answers questions, and helps parents.
Registrar/enrollment specialist: Helps register new students and keeps student records.
Nurse: Takes care of sick students and gives medicine at school.
Librarian: Helps students find books in the school library and learn to research.
Special education teacher: Works with students who need extra help with learning.
ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher: Helps students learn English.
Coach/PE teacher: Teaches sports and physical education.
Lunch staff: Makes food for students to eat at school.
Custodian: Keeps the school clean and fixes things that break.
Bus driver: Takes students to school and back home on the bus.
Each staff member helps students grow, stay healthy, and have a good school experience!