Secondary Office Assistant - Long Term Occasional - 1.0 FTE
Secondary Office Assistant - Long Term Occasional - 1.0 FTE
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Join The Upper Canada District School Board
Creating Futures Leading and Learning for All
We are currently accepting applications for Secondary Office Assistant . Under the supervision of the school Administrator the Secondary Office Assistant provides a high level of service excellence while providing front line assistance and administrative support in the busy hub of the school office environment. Under the direction of the Secondary Office Administrator this position is responsible for a variety of duties key to the school office management and communication within the school including student registration maintaining and accurate current student files providing reception compiling staff and student attendance data preparing reports and correspondence.
This position is covered under the UCDSB/CUPE collective agreement. For more information on employment information such as entitlements pay staffing job protection union security and dues information under the agreement please click here to view it on our external website.
Location: Almonte District High School
Almonte Intermediates School
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
- One year college diploma in office administration or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills Required:
- Ability to interact in a positive manner using tact and diplomacy with staff students parents and the public and convey information in a clear and concise manner with a focus on service excellence.
- Intermediate proficiency in office software applications.
- Ability to manage and use various spreadsheet internet and database applications to extract information and filter data for reports.
- Ability to manage and maintain the schools web presence social media electronic signs and other forms of communication.
- Ability to use email and productivity tools (e.g. creating distribution lists) for school communication.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude to learn and apply new database applications (e.g. school banking software student information system staff absence reporting system)
- High level of organizational and time management skills; ability to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines and to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
- Basic understanding and knowledge of accounting procedures is an asset i.e. issue cheques and receipts prepare bank deposits maintain petty cash.
- Ability to act as a team player and understand/promote/embody school success plans and system goals.
- Superior ability to work independently and as a positive member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information concerning students staff and community agencies supporting students (e.g F&CS (Family and Childrens Services) OPP)
- Ability to learn new procedures and routines to improve office efficiencies.
- Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills; handling a variety of conventional problems questions or situations.
- Adaptable and ability to deal with crisis and pressures in a calm caring professional and respectful way
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support to the school Administrator and administrative office departments (e.g. guidance) by preparing reports email communications processing letters creating newsletters announcements and other materials as assigned; assists with copying and distribution as required.
- With a focus on service excellence provides information and responds to inquiries and requests from students parents staff outside agency staff Board staff parent council members and the general public via in-person by telephone or electronically with tact and diplomacy; schedules appointments; monitors voicemail; refers to school Administrator as appropriate.
- Ensures the daily completion of Safe Arrival/Dismissal procedures is adhered to and documented in accordance with Board policy and procedures; uses the daily student attendance reporting student information system to ensure accurate record keeping and reporting.
- Upon request utilizes various communication methods (e.g. social media school website newsletters and electronic school message boards) to foster an environment of service excellence in customer service and connection with students staff and community by creating and maintaining on-going school communications.
- Maintains the accuracy of the student information system through the distribution receipt and processing of student verification forms.
- Ensures the accurate entry of student transportation busing data; works front line with STEO and busing contractors (as required); prepares emergency busing; ensuring safe student departure from school; walkers and pick up lists.
- Confirms appropriate coverage for teacher absences by assigning on calls or occasional staff in consultation with the school Administrator and ensures that work procedures (e.g. safety plans) provided by absent staff is provided to replacement staff when available.
- Maintains the student OSR folder in accordance with Ministry guidelines by:
o completing school registration forms including related forms letters appointments and liaison with the Health Unit.
o arranging transfer of OSRs for incoming and outgoing students within the Board and outside the Board to organize the exchange and ensures the receipt of OSRs.
o reconciling information with OSRs/registration/student information system regularly and notifies the appropriate staff of significant student needs i.e. parenting agreements. custody arrangements life- threatening allergies privacy of information releases special needs requirements etc
- Upon request assists with the preparation and submission of cyclical Ministry reports; ensures data is extracted from student information system reviewed reconciled and uploaded to Ministry website; submits information to school Administrator for verification of data for sign off/approval within report deadline.
- Updates student attendance when necessary printing absentee lists entering late arrivals and early departures and providing follow-up.
- Completes and submits weekly Student Absenteeism Reporting data as per Ministry guidelines and within timeline requirements.
- Informs Admin of student attendance issues and follows up on student absentee notes e.g. contact parents completes forms for attendance counselor referrals.
- Signs students in and out of school (admit slips and leave slips) as required to ensure accurate student attendance/non-attendance records at school.
- May assist in the coordination of events and prepares/obtain supplies (with school Administrator approval) for events e.g. assemblies open house parent teacher interviews staff meetings and graduation information evenings parent evenings school council events and special events.
- Performs general office duties such as maintaining confidential files making/scanning copies setting up and maintaining school filing system (paper and electronic).
- Responds to prepares and follows up on homework requests from parents for students.
- Reviews and records student population changes and submits related monthly enrolment reports to the school Administrator for approval.
- Updates pupil grades/home forms at the end of the school.
- Renders minor first aid to students (e.g. bandages ice packs) as required; may assist in the completion of accident/incident related forms at the request of the school Administrator.
- Upon request assists in the coordination of approval for the community use application process; confirms that requested venue is available; presents pending applications to school Administrator for approval prior to due date.
- Assists in the ongoing maintenance of school equipment (e.g. photocopier PA system computer telephone) by performing initial troubleshooting of equipment; if problems arise places call for service to repair.
- Observes and oversees student attendance patterns using the student information system; gathers information required for various reports (e.g. PARFs); produces and distributes report as requested; communicates patterns of absence to school Administrator.
- Monitors students who have been sent out of class to ensure ongoing student safety and observance.
- Provides administrative support to academic staff with the arrangements associated with school trips or other matters (curricular and extra-curricular) e.g. creating/distributing/collecting electronic event consent forms requiring parental consent in accordance with Board policy.
- Participates in professional development to acquire and maintain skills in use of various software applications technical devices and system training (e.g. student information system social media website maintenance).
- Demonstrates good attendance and works in a healthy and safe manner in accordance with Ministry and Board policies.
- Produces and distributes report cards (in digital and/or paper format) and student timetables as required.
- Assists other members of office team including financial office support duties as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Application:
Your completed application on Apply to Education must include the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
Updated Applicant Profile
Complete responses to job related questions
You may also wish to attach relevant diplomas certifications reference letters etc. relevant to your application.
References:
UCDSB requires your current and two most recent direct supervisors.
If your experience is in a day-to-day occasional capacity ensure that you list the length of time that you worked for that Supervisor and whether the assignment was casual day-to-day or in a long-term occasional capacity.
The UCDSB does not accept colleagues or personal references.
Selection Process:
- The UCDSB selection process includes a review of required qualifications interview and assessment process and reference checks. All employment offers are conditional on candidates providing a valid criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
- The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at
Employment Type
Full-Time
