Accounting Position

JOB TITLE:  Building Secretary - 11 Month Position
BUILDING/DEPARTMENT: Forestview Middle School
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SALARY: $20.39 - $21.42 per hour (Based on the Clerical-Secretarial Union Contract available on the district website)
TERM: 8 hours per day, 11 months per year

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, PERA, 403b, Paid Vacation and Sick/ESST

FLSA:  Non-Exempt

UNION:  AFSCME

APPLY ONLINE:  www.isd181.org

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the principal or other administrator to provide clerical, secretarial and administrative assistance to school administrator at a middle school site, conveying information regarding school functions and procedures; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees.
Essential Functions

• Approve time off requests, timesheets and submit to HR Payroll. Reconcile payroll and submit reports bi-monthly.
• Assist visitors to the office, including students, parents, substitute teachers, and others.
• Answers main doors using the Raptor system for security purposes.
• Answers telephone calls, provides information and assistance to callers.
• Coordinates substitutes needed for the school day.
• Evaluates situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents and employees, providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
                Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.
Travel Requirements
Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of office management procedures.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Qualification Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. 
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school.
• Successful experience with office management preferred. 

Application Procedure
Apply online