Hybrid High School Head Secretary at Cooper High School na Robbinsdale Area Schools

• Provide secretarial support for the building administrators.
• Prioritize and manage office workload.  Direct the work of other office staff.
• Prepare teacher extracurricular contracts.
• Communicate with human resources on vacancies and set up interviews as needed.
• Assist staff with workers’ comp claims and processes.
• Assist substitute staff.
• Maintain daily absence reports and forms.
• Verify timecards for education assistants and clerks.
• Coordinate the ordering of office forms and supplies.
• Assist principals with and coordinate the open houses, conference schedules, faculty handbook, award ceremonies, graduation and bulk mailings, etc.
• Facilitate meetings as needed.
• Answer phones.
• Assist with registration and testing as needed.
• Compile, design and send out newsletter electronically to homes.
• Gather data from Infinite Campus and put into Excel spreadsheet as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by principal(s).

• High school diploma or GED required; minimum two-year college degree preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and office skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong writing skills to create letters, memos and school documents.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Accurate word processing, demonstrated ability to use district software and office machines.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn district policies and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to use pleasant telephone and personal contact skills using excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to create PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to create newsletters, graphics and other communications.

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.