POSITION AVAILABLE
Bookkeeper, Category II-C
Plymouth Middle School
8 hours per day plus 30 minutes of unpaid lunch, 45 weeks per year
$22.81 to $27.53 per hour plus benefits based on the current salary schedule in the office employee contract
RESPONSIBILITIES - Manages counseling office and provides clerical support services to counselors and other support staff.
- Manages student data files (hard copy and electronic) to keep them current regarding enrollment, transcripts, grades, demographic data, and class registration data.
- Manage support staff appointment schedule and monitor student flow in the guidance office area.
- Process and register new students.
- Requests and collects records from previous schools for students new to the school.
- Coordinate withdrawal of students leaving the school.
- Provides appropriate records to special programs (special education, EL, 504).
- Processes and assists in the production of the various publications associated with the guidance department and program.
- Prepare student hard copy files for transfer to the high schools.
- Collect and deposit all money including, student project money, fines for lost textbooks, yearbook orders and receipts
- Assist with school capital outlay and activity budgets.
- Handle all transactions for check requests and donations.
- Disburse petty cash for activity and board accounts.
- Provide front counter assistance to students, staff and parents as needed.
- Assist with calls and visitors to relieve others during breaks.
- Receptionist for parent/student conferences.
- Provide support for transportation arrangements.
- Maintains positive and productive relationships with staff, students and parents.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or GED required.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Enjoy working with adolescents.
- Ability to effectively use communication systems including email, fax, internet, phone, etc.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under set time lines.
- Able to work quickly and efficiently in a high energy environment.
- Proficiency in working on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Mastery of Microsoft Word and Excel. Past experience with student data computer systems.
- Friendly, cordial and welcoming even under difficult circumstances.
Notes:
- Testing is required for this position. Applicants must show evidence of clerical and spreadsheet skills.
- Internal AFSCME employees will have priority consideration.
POSTING OPEN UNTIL 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply online at www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp
Equal Opportunity Employer
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Anh Tran
Human Resources
4148 Winnetka Ave N
New Hope, MN 55427
