Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Euclid Middle School

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!


Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Euclid Middle School

Responsible for supporting the principal and the middle school by performing administrative and secretarial functions including managing the main office duties, answering phones, greeting visitors, and responding to requests; inputting data into the system; receiving, sorting, and distributing mail; making copies; troubleshooting and maintaining office machines; monitoring emergency radios and carrying out emergency drills/exercises; preparing correspondence; assisting students in the health clinic; and performing building Human Resources functions.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus post-secondary courses in bookkeeping/accounting and computer technology including courses in word processing and spreadsheets equivalent to one year of college.
• Over two and up to five years of experience in progressively responsible educational secretarial positions preferred, including experience in meeting the public.
• Bookkeeping or Communications experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Strong secretarial skills.
• English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Basic management skills.
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

COMPENSATION:

Starting pay is Grade 7: $23.75
Work Hours are 8 hours per day
210 contract days

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit out website at:https://littletonpublicschools.net/employee-benefits