THIS POSITION IS FOR 8 HOURS PER DAY AT 260 DAYS PER YEAR.
PAY FOR POSITION: PSE Salary Schedule Level 10 - $ 30.77
If you are a current employee please apply through the "Internal" link found at the top of this page (this does not include substitutes).
This position provides office and secretarial support to the Director for Assessment and Highly Capable Programs. Responsibilities include assisting in providing assessment resources to district schools, including managing the various office functions; providing technical support; managing the budget; and providing general secretarial support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon the individual assignment, the Secretary to the Director for Assessment and Highly Capable Programs may perform all or a combination of the following
1. Partner with the Director for Assessment and Highly Capable Programs to streamline daily operations and foster a collaborative team environment, utilizing Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar) to manage workflows.
2. Manage comprehensive registration, testing, and placement records for the Highly Capable program using the district Student Information System, ensuring accurate and confidential student files.
3. Oversee multiple program budget codes utilizing the district financial system to process invoices, reconcile monthly expenditures, and manage extra-hour pay for school staff supporting assessment projects.
4. Coordinate state and district assessment platforms by accurately populating systems with student and user data, ensuring meticulous compliance with state and district requirements.
5. Collaborate closely with lead teachers, and principals to fulfill curriculum, supply, and operational needs for the district Highly Capable programs.
6. Act as a welcoming, professional point of contact for the department, delivering exceptional customer service and clear communication to schools, district staff, and families.
7. Utilize professional empathy and de-escalation skills to effectively address and resolve parent concerns regarding assessments or program placements.
8. Utilize state data systems and local data warehouses to query assessment data.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
9. Perform other related administrative duties and participate in committee meetings as assigned to ensure the efficient, compliant operation of the office.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Director for Assessment and Highly Capable Programs.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must be capable of meeting inflexible, internally imposed deadlines while maintaining accuracy. May occasionally interact with distraught or difficult individuals, requiring the use of professional empathy and de-escalation skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Required to sit for prolonged periods and maintain extended exposure to visual display terminals (computer screens).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, including training in secretarial/office procedures and operation of computer and software, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience that includes customer service. Knowledge of school budgeting preferred.
Allowable Substitutions
Alternative combinations of training and experience will be evaluated for comparability.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible secretarial or administrative experience that includes robust customer service.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, staff, and the general public.
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and program placements.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, shift focus during interruptions, work effectively under pressure, and meet inflexible internally imposed deadlines.
Knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting procedures, and school budget maintenance.
Technical Skills
o High-level keyboarding skills and proficiency in operating general office technology.
o Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar) and general spreadsheet applications.
o Demonstrated ability to learn and confidently operate complex software programs, including Student Information Systems, financial systems, and state assessment platforms.
o Ability to utilize data visualization software to create charts and graphs that clearly communicate assessment information to school sites.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Valid Washington State driver's license.
PSE UNIT AFFILIATION
Secretarial/Clerical
WAGES AND BENEFITS
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, dalexande@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.
El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religi�n, credo, nacionalidad, orientaci�n sexual, expresi�n o identidad de g�nero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadan�a, discapacidad, neurodiversidad, uso de perro gu�a entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condici�n de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminaci�n: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusi�n de G�nero, Darius Alexander, dalexande@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Coordinador del T�tulo IX, Mel Boyd, mboyd@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; y Coordinadora 504, Melissa MunsonMerritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direcci�n 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el T�tulo IX tambi�n pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educaci�n de los Estados Unidos. Para m�s informaci�n sobre las pol�ticas de no discriminaci�n y discriminaci�n por raz�n de sexo, los procedimientos de reclamaci�n, y sobre c�mo comunicar una preocupaci�n o queja visite: www. bethelsd.org.
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