Job description
Position Type:
Classified/Secretary-Elem
Date Posted:
4/17/2023
Location:
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members April 21, 2023. If position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.
Projected Start Date: Approximately August 15, 2023. Exact date to be determined by the district.
8 hours/day, 203 days/year
Salary Range 13 $22.74 to $31.15/hour
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 desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Secretary - Elementary provides technical and clerical support to school administrators and staff; communicates information regarding school and/or District programs and procedures; ensures compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements of the position; and handles sensitive and confidential issues, requiring excellent communication skills, understanding of educational and administrative issues, and knowledge of the GBSD organization, operations, policies, and practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Classified/Secretary-Elem
Date Posted:
4/17/2023
Location:
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members April 21, 2023. If position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.
Projected Start Date: Approximately August 15, 2023. Exact date to be determined by the district.
8 hours/day, 203 days/year
Salary Range 13 $22.74 to $31.15/hour
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 desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Secretary - Elementary provides technical and clerical support to school administrators and staff; communicates information regarding school and/or District programs and procedures; ensures compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements of the position; and handles sensitive and confidential issues, requiring excellent communication skills, understanding of educational and administrative issues, and knowledge of the GBSD organization, operations, policies, and practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification
- Experience Required: Prior job-related experience with increasing responsibility
- Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
- Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; current First Aid/CPR Card
- Rules and regulations related to assigned school and statistical record keeping
- Customer service principles, protocols, and methods
- Operating standard office equipment as well as computer programs and applications (e.g. email, system applications, word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, Google docs and Google sheets)
- Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (e.g. correct spelling, grammar and punctuation)
- Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
- Functioning as a self-starter, who works well independently or in a team
- Planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision
- Handling multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
- Administering first aid
- Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds
- Responds to inquiries of staff, the public, parents and/or students to provide information and/or direction as may be required
- Assists parents in the registration and entry of new students to the school
- Maintains accurate students' permanent records for students enrolled and requests or transmits student records according to administrative procedures
- Administers first aid and medication to students for the purpose of meeting their immediate health care needs
- Assists with management and reports in the Absence Management system
- Monitor student health status during periods of short-term rest or recovery in the health room
- Evaluates situations to take appropriate action and/or direct the situation to the appropriate personnel for resolution
- Prepares and distributes written materials (e.g. brochures, flyers, newsletters) to convey information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures
- Composes documents (e.g. correspondence, agendas, minutes, reports) for the purpose of communicating information to school and district personnel, the public, state officials, etc.
- Processes documents and materials (e.g. schedules, agendas, mail) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
- Supervises students for the purpose of monitoring students referred for disciplinary actions
- Monitors assigned activities and/or program components for the purpose of ensuring compliance with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements
- Supports principal and/or other school administrative personnel by providing assistance with their administrative functions
- Supports the relationship between the school and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with parents, community members, and other school visitors
- Cross-trains in a variety of school functions and assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- Assists with the transportation needs of students, which may include any of the following: walking them to and from the bus, supervision of students on the way to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of busses, and arranging for the transportation needs of students
- Preforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor within the scope of the job
- Ability to:
- sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
- talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment
- use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive motion such as keyboarding
- reach for and handle objects
- use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Regularly focus on a computer screen
- Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds may also be required on occasion
- Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed
- Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to staff, students and parents
- Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
- Exercising prudent judgment
- Utilize the District's electronic systems and applications only as related to the position
- Work independently in the performance of routine duties
- Follow all District policies and work procedures
- Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
- If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested
- Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
- Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position. All employees hired by the District into a position not requiring licensure must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed. The cost is $71.50 and is the responsibility of the employee. This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Oregon State Police through the Oregon Department of Education.
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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