John Read Middle School: Administrative Assistant To The Principal

Hours: Full-year position. 8-hour work day in accordance with school schedule with an additional half hour unpaid for lunch

Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the support staff bargaining unit contract. Salary range is $23.85/hour to $26.84/hour. Prior experience will be considered in establishing pay rate.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent

• Three years of previous work experience as an executive secretary/administrative assistant preferred

• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, students, parents and visitors tactfully and courteously at all times

• Responds appropriately on a daily basis to concerns and requests from the various constituencies that do not require the School Principal's direct attention

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) with a strong aptitude for learning new software

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compose written memos, letters and other professional documents

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to maintain discretion and a high level of confidentiality

• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as necessary

• Ability to manage and handle stress in a fast-paced environment

Overall Job Duties:

• Routine secretarial responsibilities (i.e., maintaining the principal's and the school events calendar; scheduling appointments; handling phone calls; typing reports and correspondence)

• Purchasing for the school

• Budget preparation

• Payroll on a bi-weekly basis

• PBIS data collection and student discipline correspondence

• Overseeing teacher evaluation and observation schedule and handling associated recordkeeping and deadlines

• Preparation of monthly Board of Education reports

• Filling in at the front office when needed

• PowerSchool

• Scheduling of fire and emergency drills

• Maintain a variety of files and records of a confidential and non-confidential nature

• Liaison with head custodian regarding budget and payroll

• Other duties as assigned

Applications Process:

Applications will only be accepted online at the District's Web site: www.er9.org. A direct link to the application page is: http://www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp

Applications must include:

• Formal letter of application addressed to Jennifer Desmarais, Principal

• Resume

• Three letters of recommendation

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Redding Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.