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Location : North Central High School - Spokane, WA
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Job Number: SC24-05137
Department: Classified
Division: Secretarial/Clerical
Opening Date: 06/20/2024
Closing Date: 6/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Performs varied clerical and secretarial duties requiring a strong level of knowledge on office routine, bookkeeping principals and an understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the work of the office and budgets. Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the site and administrative staff. Works independently, receiving minimum supervision and guidance.

• HOURS PER DAY : 8
• YEAR ROUND POSITION (260 DAYS / 12 MONTHS)
• ANTICIPATED START DATE : ASAP
• BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a High School
• Experience working in Excel
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong ability to use clear and kind communication

SALARY: Level 8 on the Secretarial/Clerical Salary Schedule. Experience increments depends on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school. Click here to view current salary schedule for this position.
Responsibilities
1. Assist in the operation of administrative and student offices in support of school and staff, ensuring a positive, professional image. This includes greeting students, staff, visitors and callers, handling their inquiries, and directing them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
2. Provide administrative support and oversee the efficient operation of business office. Duties may include accounts payable/receivable operations, active collections, ordering materials and supplies, sales assistance, tracking of gifts and scholarship monies, property transfer requests, answering phone inquiries, and distribution of student/staff parking passes.
3. Receives monies collected at site, maintain records and perform deposits.
4. Assist in monitoring the Associated Student Body (ASB) budget, this includes allocation, distribution, tracking expenditures and reporting.
5. Assist the Principal in monitoring the site budget and certificated discretionary allocations, this includes distribution, tracking expenditures and reporting.
6. Coordinate vendor orders, including inquiries, costing, ordering, receiving, and inventory.
7. Coordinate all site related business and financial matters involving the Greater Spokane League (GSL), summer camps and summer school program, including facilitating transportation, coordinating logistics for athletic event gate sales, sport pass sales, and summer camp payments.
8. Maintain accurate and complete inventory of site assets.
9. Assist with minor medical injuries, illnesses and may administer medication for students.
10. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
1. High School diploma or equivalent required. One year of college with emphasis on bookkeeping or accounting courses preferred.
2. Minimum three years secretarial work experience required, two years of school district or bookkeeping experience preferred.
3. Ability to accurately type 50 words per minute.
4. Intermediate level knowledge of general computer skills, including Microsoft office programs, spreadsheet programs, financial software (i.e., Intouch), single point of entry software, and student information system (i.e., PowerSchool) experience preferred.
5. Demonstrated accuracy in record keeping skills including use of ten-key and cash handling.
6. First Aid card preferred.
Additional Information

1. Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement () as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   
   • The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
     • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
   • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
   • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
     • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.
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4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools:
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(Secretary)Are you able to type 50 words per minute accurately?

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DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A HIGH SCHOOL?

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DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING?

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DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH EXCEL?

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