Head Secretary at Forest Elementary

POSITION AVAILABLE

Elementary School Head Secretary

AFSCME Category III

$24.05 to $28.72 per hour plus full-time benefits based on the current Collective Bargaining Agreement for Office Employees

45 weeks per year, eight hours per day plus 30 minutes unpaid lunch

Responsibilities

• Provides general reception including greeting visitors to the office or on the phone and helping or directing them to the proper location.
• Monitors general and capital outlay budgets and provides reports as requested.
• Records and prepares minutes as assigned at meetings. Prepares correspondence and data for reports as requested.
• Maintains databases and department records. Provides reports as directed.
• Keeps current with technology skills as needed.
• Composes and distributes weekly and monthly newsletters and other school publications.
• Coordinates, schedules and follows up on meetings for the principals that includes daily and annual calendars, emails and phone contacts.
• Provides web information to families, community through internet, blogs, etc.
• Completes special projects as directed.
• Coordinates the work assignments of the office employees and education assistants assigned to the office.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Computer skills in Microsoft office suite required.
• Knowledge and competence in technology skills as required for the position, such as Publisher, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to write and prepare correspondence as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of or ability to interpret district practices, policies and federal and state policies.
• Excellent social skills with adolescents and adults.
• Able to work in a setting with many interruptions.
• Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
  
  

Note: Testing is required for this position. Applicants must show evidence of technology and clerical skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply on-line at www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.