Permanent School Secretary

STATUS:
Full-time Permanent (1.0 FTE) 10-month

HOURS :
5 days/week (7 hrs/day)

UNION AFFILIATION:
COPE, Local 103

This full-time permanent position is with an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a wide range of assignments. The Board operates 2 administration buildings and 21 schools (18 elementary, 2 secondary and 1 K-8 Virtual School) in 13 communities covering 7851 square kilometers for the welfare of 4,580 pupils. For more information visit our web site at: http://www.rccdsb.edu.on.ca

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Principal, the successful candidate will contribute to the success of every student and the school by performing general secretarial and administrative responsibilities in a busy complex elementary school office. Responsibilities could include reception and attendance duties, communication with teachers, parents, students and external contacts, record keeping, compiling and maintaining databases, school banking, preparing and submitting purchase requisitions and financial information, and other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :
Grade 12;

A two-year Community College Diploma in Secretarial/Business Administration, plus a minimum of 2-5 FTE years clerical/secretarial experience preferably in a school environment;

Proficient knowledge and ability in computer software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Edsembli, Schoolcash.Net Web Based Program, MS Publisher, My Blueprint, Easy Connect, and K212

Excellent secretarial, interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management, and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and conflicting priorities with a minimum amount of direction; always exercising maturity, tact, professionalism, discretion and confidentiality;

A strong working knowledge of Edsembli, familiarity with school procedures, reports, etc. would be assets.

CLOSING: All interested applicants are invited to submit an updated resume including details of qualifications, experience and professional references.

TO NOTE:
Applications sent directly to the schools or to Human Resources will NOT be considered.

It is imperative that all NEW applicants to the Board submit an ORIGINAL current, satisfactory Vulnerable Screening Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Bob Schreader

Mark Searson

Chairperson

Director of Education