Secretary / Learning Commons - Mountview School

St. Clement's School; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Secretary for their Learning Commons. This role involves providing essential administrative support while overseeing the library resources and fostering positive relationships within the school community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, effective teamwork, and a trauma-informed approach, ensuring a welcoming environment for all students and staff. This position offers a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the educational experience. If you are organized, tech-savvy, and passionate about supporting a vibrant learning environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration and student records management.
• Proficiency in technology and library resource management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and oversee the learning commons.
• Foster positive relationships with students, staff, and the community.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Organizational Abilities

Teamwork

Trauma-Informed Approach

Education

Relevant Training and Experience

First Aid Certification

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

PowerSchool SIS

Destiny Library

Job description

Secretary / Learning Commons

Location: Mountview Elementary School

37.5 hours weekly following the school calendar (10 months per year)

Commencing June 9, 2025 or as otherwise arranged

The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing administrative support within the office and for Student Records, while also overseeing the school’s learning commons (library). This individual will be relationship-oriented, proactive, and demonstrate leadership in both office administration and the learning commons, all while greeting the public with a warm and welcoming demeanor.

This role offers the chance to work collaboratively as part of an elementary school office team, fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and the community. The candidate will support school-wide access to library resources, facilitate literature exchanges, and ensure materials/organization within the Learning Commons.

Desirable qualifications :

• Relevant training and experience

• Proficiency with technology, including Google Workspace for Education, PowerSchool SIS, and Destiny Library

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a trauma-informed approach

• Effective teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy school office

• First Aid certification is considered an asset

This position is paid on grid SE of the Classified Staff grid, with a current range of $20.00 TO $26.03 per hour.

For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our website at: www.rdpsd.ab.ca

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

All internal and external applicants from any current assignment are welcome to apply for this position.

Application process:

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A current vulnerable sector criminal record check will be required of new employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to contact your most recent employer.