Avon Maitland District School Board Looking for Permanent Elementary Secretary (1.0) at Listowel, Ontario, Canada Full Time

There is a permanent 1.0 Elementary Secretary position available:

• Office reception including processing inquiries from school personnel, students, parents, community in a friendly and professional manner;
• Familiarity with Enrolment Register Instructions and student attendance collection and reporting requirements;
• Familiarity with all Administrative Procedures related to student enrolment, attendance and the electronic student record in addition to the paper Ontario Student Records (OSR);
• Student record creation, maintenance and retention – both paper and electronic;
• Ensure student registration forms and all other forms related to registration are completed accurately;
• Notify the Principal of all new registrations and any significant health or family issues as provided;
• Perform safe arrival processes as per Administrative Procedure;
• Prepare and review enrolment month end and OnSIS verification reports for Principal’s review and approval;
• Safeguard the confidentiality of all records within scope of position;
• Accurate record keeping, maintenance and monitoring of school-generated funds including school cash online and school budget records; including processing purchase orders, accounts payable and coordination of annual school requisitions; maintaining student attendance records and performing safe arrival telephone calls;
• Maintenance of school and administrative files;
• Preparation of reports, memos, newsletters, correspondence;
• Ensure accurate record keeping of staff absences, supply records and SmartFind verification of staff attendance on a daily basis;
• Distribution of incoming and outgoing mail;
• Book and issue of permits/invoices for use of school facilities;
• Perform routine maintenance of office equipment such as photocopiers, fax machines, postage meter and printers and key contact for maintenance and repair of office equipment;
• Provide support and perform related duties for administration; assist with various items as required such as school events (parents’ night, graduation, awards night, etc.) newsletters, filing, copying, faxing, and processing correspondence; and,
• Other related duties as assigned by administrative team.

Job Specifications And Requirements

• One year college diploma in office administration plus up to one year related experience; or a combination of experience, education and training that is considered equivalent;
• Proven computer skills, specifically in MS Office, Maplewood/Aspen, eNav, and School Cash Accounting;
• Competent bookkeeping skills and ability to work well with numbers;
• Proficient and accurate keyboarding skills in excess of 80 wpm;
• The capacity to work independently, problem-solve and multi-task in a busy environment; and,
• Proven professional, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and a high degree of confidentiality.

Rate of Pay: Level 4 of ESSP Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 3 5 Hours per week, 10 months per year

Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through theOntario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

Health & Dental Benefits: Extended and Supplementary Health, Paramedical Services, Dental, including Orthodontics, Out of Province/Country and Health Care Spending Account

Start Date: August 26, 2024

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Dr. Graham Shantz

Director of Education