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Group 4 - Part Time Elementary School Secretary (External)

Group 4 - Part Time Elementary School Secretary (External)

Durham District School BoardWhitby, Ontario, Canada
Il y a 8 jours
Type de contrat
  • Temps partiel
  • CDI
Description de poste

Reports To : Principal and Head Secretary

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the School Secretary and Principal to assist in maintaining the efficiency and continuity of the operation of the school to assist in communications with staff, students and parents. Duties may vary but will include some of the following :

Major Duties :

1. Provide clerical support

  • type letters, reports, evaluations, newsletters and information to parents from school principal as well as from individual teachers; provide typing support to academic staff

photocopy materials for school use

  • open, scan, sort, distribute and file Board and postal mail; collect and post outgoing mail
  • organize and maintain school files; retrieve files, documents and forms for administration and teachers
  • order films for school by phone
  • assist teaching staff with input and printing of report cards
  • maintain petty cash

    • 2. Assist with the process of purchasing of school texts and consumables

  • sort staff purchase requests, type on appropriate forms and forward to the purchasing department
  • on delivery of order, check delivery against invoice, stamp texts, sort and distribute delivered material to staff
  • send appropriate invoices and forms to accounts payable department
  • trace missing shipments
  • maintain adequate supplies
  • record and maintain the school supply accounts

    • 3. Assist in maintaining school attendance records for staff and students

  • on a monthly basis check the teacher registers (daily student attendance) and prepare the monthly attendance report for the principal's review and signature
  • report teacher absences on computer to dispatchers and request supply, if needed
  • administer the student safe arrival program -twice daily check each class' attendance folder -if students don't arrive and parents don't call, then call parents

    • 4. Assist in maintaining the school's teacher and student records

  • register all new students to the school completing all the necessary forms and providing parents with information
  • obtain student records from prior school if necessary and give them to the appropriate staff
  • prepare transfers and necessary documents when a student leaves the school
  • update each student file annually

    • 5. Assist school public relations and communications

  • present at all times a positive image and response to the public
  • receive and respond to telephone callers and individuals courteously, in taking messages, in supplying information and in directing callers or visitors to the appropriate person
  • inform parents or guardians of any potentially serious problems
  • maintain and protect confidentiality of all matters pertaining to staff and students

    • 6. Perform such Other Duties as may be assigned by the Secretary or Principal

    Equipment Used :

    computer / printer, electric typewriter, photocopier, adding machine, P.A. system

    Qualifications :

  • 1. Secondary School Diploma with an emphasis in job-related areas of study, and up to six months related employment experience; and / or an equivalent combination of formal education and related employment experience;

    • 2. Proficiency in word processing and computer keyboarding skills.

    3. The ability to relate effectively to students, parents, and academic staff.

    This is a 17.5 hour per week, permanent 10 month position. The weekly schedule will be Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 : 30 p.m.

    The DDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.