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OAP Elementary School Administrative Professional (4-A)

Osseo Ind School District 279

Job Location:

Brooklyn Park, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 August 2026 (26 days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence courage and competence to achieve their dreams contribute to the community and engage in a lifetime of learning. The Administrative Professional atWoodland Elementary School provides in-depth secretarial and clerical support to the principal and staff. This role is critical in building a welcoming and supportive culture from day one acting as the primary point of contact for students staff families and the wider community. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who can build administrative systems and procedures from the ground up with a major emphasis on the organization and coordination of all internal clerical office functions.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Administrative Support & Organization

Provide extensive secretarial and clerical support to the principal and school staff including typing filing and duplicating materials.
Maintain a high level of organization for all general files to ensure easy and accessible access.
Direct substitute teachers to appropriate classrooms provide them with schedules and collect end-of-day reports.
Maintain records of staff absences and process all required personnel forms.
Respond to minor health concerns during the absence of the health specialist.
Assist in the office organization including filing systems (digital and paper) and establishing communication systems.

Student & Family Support

Greet visitors and serve as a liaison between the principal staff students parents and the general public.
Enroll and withdraw students maintain accurate and confidential student records and request records for new students.
Organize and prepare scheduling materials for parent-teacher conferences and other events.
Provide community resource information to families as needed.
Assist with community liaison duties helping families transition smoothly to the new school.

Communication & Community Building

Answer phones and direct calls serving as the primary representative of the school.
Design occasional flyers signage and other communication materials for special school events.
Assist in planning and coordinating school events including the grand opening open house and other large-scale functions.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence including email social media and newsletters.
Prepare and distribute parent communications through multiple platforms (e.g. Talking Points Blackboard).
Possess a personality of compassion joy and humor to help build a strong positive culture.

Minimum qualifications include:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Essential Experience & Skills

Extensive Experience: Proven record of successfully managing the administrative functions of an elementary school as a head secretary or administrative assistant.
Project Management & System Design: Demonstrated ability to manage complex long-term projects and design and implement new administrative processes and procedures from scratch.
Technology Proficiency: Advanced skills in relevant software including student information systems (e.g. Synergy) Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Publisher Access) Google Suite and various communication platforms.
Documentation & Record Keeping: Meticulous organizational skills with experience in creating and maintaining accurate records from the very beginning.

Key Qualities

Outgoing and People-Centered: A naturally outgoing personality with a genuine love for connecting with students families and staff.
Compassionate and Empathetic: Possesses a deep sense of compassion particularly for families navigating a new school environment.
Energetic and Positive: A can-do attitude and a high level of energy to inspire optimism and enthusiasm.
Proactive and Solution-Oriented: A self-starter who anticipates needs and actively seeks solutions to problems.
Adaptable and Flexible: The ability to thrive in a dynamic ever-changing environment.
Fun and Approachable: A candidate who can infuse fun and joy into the school office creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Bargaining unit: Osseo Administrative Professionals (OAP)

Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule:8hrs/day 5 days/week

FTE:1.0

Desired start date:9/8/2026

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
...and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information view the Districts Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veterans Preference: If you are an eligible veteran please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process please email Human Resources at or call .

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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