JOB TITLE: Part-Time Assistant Secretary

CLASSIFICATION: IIA

Job Summary: The job of "Assistant Secretary" is done for the purpose/s of providing requested clerical support at school site; communicating various information regarding activities and/or in response to requests; and providing for timely and accurate distribution of materials.

Essential Job Functions: (functions may vary according to assignment but may include the following)

• Supports principal and assistant principals, in both routine and confidential areas, for the purpose of providing assistance with their administrative functions.
• Maintains various records, schedules, files, rosters, etc. for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. schedules, agendas, mail, calendars, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Composes documents, (e.g. correspondence, agendas, minutes, bulletins, reports, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to school and district personnel, the public, state officials, etc.
• Responds to inquiries of staff, the public, parents and/or students for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
• Oversees a variety of schooled or statewide programs, as assigned (i.e. substitutes, pagers, phone system, master schedules, building use, etc.) for the purpose of meeting school, district and/or state requirements and ensuring the smooth operation of the school.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Supervisesthe work of student assistants and volunteers for the purpose of ensuring accurate work.
• Handles funds, as assigned, for the purpose of processing student fees, sale of products, etc.
• Assist with health office duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to operate standard office equipment including use of computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Knowledge of standard office equipment.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instruction. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.

• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certificates.

Other Requirements: Bilingual/Bicultural Preferred. Health room experience preferred.

Work Shift: Monday through Friday, 3 hrs per day.

Work Calendar: 213-work days, prorated on start date for 2020/21 school year.

Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

1. Please describe why you chose to apply for a position with this specific school.
   
2. If hired, what goals might you have for this position and how would you implement them?