Secondary Office Assistant - Full-time - Temporary (Twin Lakes Secondary School)

Applytoeducation; Central Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Lakes Secondary School in Simcoe County is seeking a Secondary Office Assistant on a 1.0 FTE temporary full-time basis (35 hours/week) to provide administrative support to the school, including reception, attendance and guidance.

The role supports administration, teaching staff, students and guardians; requires Grade 12, strong communication, teamwork and solid secretarial skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerSchool, plus Google Drive.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Strong organizational and secretarial skills.
• MS Word skills at the Intermediate level.
• Advanced word-processing skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Proficient in PowerSchool and the reports generated within.
• Basic knowledge of Google Drive and associated applications (docs, sheets, slides)
• Knowledge of JDE, SchoolCash.net, EasyConnect and secondary school attendance procedures.
• Experience with MS Publisher and Advanced Excel.
• Secondary office experience and Basic First Aid would be an asset.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Secretarial skills

MS Word

Word processing

Excel

PowerSchool reports

Google Drive

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

PowerSchool

MS Word

Excel

Google Drive

MS Publisher

Job description

SECONDARY OFFICE ASSISTANT

1.0 FTE Temporary Full-time (35 hours/week)

THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF THE DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Secondary Office Assistant provides administrative support to the school. Assist administration, teaching staff, students and guardians on a daily basis, in the areas of reception, attendance and guidance.

School: Twin Lakes SS

Principal: Tammy Rodaro

Schedule: 35hours/week

Qualifications:

Required:

• Grade 12 diploma.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Strong organizational and secretarial skills.
• MS Word skills at the Intermediate level.
• Advanced word-processing skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Proficient in PowerSchool and the reports generated within.
• Basic knowledge of Google Drive and associated applications (docs, sheets, slides)

Preferred:

• Knowledge of JDE, SchoolCash.net, EasyConnect and secondary school attendance procedures.
• Experience with MS Publisher and Advanced Excel.
• Secondary office experience and Basic First Aid would be an asset.

The duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Secondary Office Assistant.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.