Assistant Principals of Freshman Success and Humanities Secretary C

School District U-46

  • Illinois
  • $17.83 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Position / Title: Assistant Principals of Freshman Success and Humanities Secretary C
Bargaining Unit: DUSA Department/Location: Office of Assistant Principals of Freshman Success and Humanities
Work Days: 211 Reports To: Assistant Principals of Freshman Success and Humanities
JD Revision Date: 06/29/2023 Supervises: N/AFunction / Position Summary
The secretary is a critical role and is expected to organize, establish and maintain an environment that is responsive and respectful to students, staff parents, and community partners. The secretary ensures safe and effective school operations through office management, communications, collaboration with other staff, and directed procedures. The person in the position must exercise strong time management, multitasking, and prioritizing skills while upholding School District U-46 ICARE Standards and utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure all timelines are met. Maintain confidentiality of student/staff information in school and community.Job Duties / Responsibilities
  • Schedule and coordinate calendars, meetings, and appointments for the Assistant Principal of Freshman Success and the Assistant Principal of Humanities on a daily basis.
  • Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of 8th to 9th grade transition activities between middle school and high school.
  • Prioritize tasks to meet timelines on a variety of projects as assigned.
  • Responsible for general office duties including answering phones; greeting and directing office visitors; assisting and supporting staff; screening phone calls; transferring phone calls to the appropriate party.
  • Receive, sort, and disseminate correspondence for and/on behalf of the supervising administrator including the original “draft” of memos, forms, newsletters, reports, and other correspondence (as assigned).
  • Prepare verifiable department reports as requested.
  • Provide additional main office support as needed.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining student records; compiles, records, and updates routine reports as necessary (i.e. Naviance reports, Infinite Campus reports, My Data warehouse reports, College Board reports, etc.)
  • Maintains inventory of supplies and materials (e.g. forms, office supplies, event supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring items’ timely availability.
  • Prepare vendor invoices for payment, maintaining an accounting record on allpurchase orders and credits.
  • Research assigned topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information that address school culture and climate.
  • Expedite equipment repair of equipment by contracting vendors.
  • Participate in related training when offered by the district.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Education
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associates degree preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
  • Ability to work well in fast-paced professional environment and operate with a sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and objectives while maintaining a customer focus.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Google applications.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, setting priorities to meet assigned timelines.
  • Familiar with online student information systems (i.e. Infinite Campus) preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish written/verbal (preferred).
Physical Demands
  • Ability to work on a computer/telephone over the major portion of the day.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
SECRETARIAL CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA
(As defined in the 2022-2026 Agreement between District U-46 Secretarial Association and the Board of Education)Classification A (Proficiently demonstrates all criteria listed)
  • Ability to communicate and interact with staff and co-workers in a professional manner
  • Demonstrates positive customer service skills
  • Demonstrates confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Demonstrates organizational skills
  • Keeps accurate filing
  • Maintain appropriate inventories and online file management
  • Able to use office machines (ex. laminator, fax, intercom, phone, copier)
  • Accurate typing/keyboarding
  • Working knowledge of computer programs
  • Willingness and ability to learn
Classification B (Proficiently demonstrates all criteria listed, Including classification A)
  • Perform reception duties
  • Perform student attendance duties
  • Utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills (parents, staff and students)
  • Responsible for tracking and balancing building/department expenditures (if applicable)
  • Working knowledge of computer program Word and Excel
  • Willingness to learn and become proficient in advanced applications and specialized computer programs (Mail Merge, Student Information Systems, Business Portal, etc.)
Classification C (Proficiently demonstrates all criteria listed, including classifications A and B)
  • Demonstrates appropriate decision making in support of or in absence of director or supervising administrator
  • Knowledge and ability to perform necessary tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the district level department/building
  • Proficient in specialized computer programs and applications.
  • Responsible for creating and initiating written and verbal communication (community and district officials/representatives)
  • Responsible for maintaining director or supervising administrator calendar/schedule (if applicable)
  • Responsible for office management, environment, staff, finances (banking and financial software)
  • Ultimately responsible for coordination, organization, facilitation of district level department/building
Terms of Employment
  • This is a 10 month position.
  • Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
Additional Information
  • $17.83 per hour
  • 8 hours per day
  • Benefit / pension eligilble
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