What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Assistant- 10 month- Main Office/ Substitute Coordinator position at DuPage High School District 88?
Willowbrook High School
Building Assistant- Main Office/Substitute Coordinator
Available: Immediately
Salary: $37,292.96
The Main Office 10-Month Building Assistant position assists with answering the main phone line for the school, coordinates and assigns substitute teachers, and assists with student announcements each day.
Title: MAIN OFFICE/ SUBSTITUTE COORDINATOR SECRETARY
Reports To: Assistant Principal
Duration: 10 Months
Salary: Level II, Step 1
Purpose Statement
The Main Office 10-Month Building Assistant position assists with answering the main phone line for the school, coordinates and assigns substitute teachers, and assists with student announcements each day.
Essential Functions
Assigns Substitute Teachers
Answers telephone calls and performs receptionist duties for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. district staff, other schools, government agencies, general public, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.
Assist with student announcements each day.
Other Functions
Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office; utilizing pertinent software applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: office practices and procedures; business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar and punctuation; and Microsoft Office software applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific Ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; displaying tact and courtesy; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
Experience Job related experience is desired.
Education High school diploma or equivalent.
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Salary : $37,293