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School Secretary II - Garin Elementary School at Brentwood Union School District (Northern California)

Application Deadline

6/14/2019 2:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/31/2019
Contact
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$21.48/hr-$27.49/hr (6 steps)
Length of Work Year
209 days
Employment Type
Full Time
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BRENTWOOD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: School Secretary II
Reports to:Site Administrator

Primary Functions: Under general supervision, perform a variety of general clerical duties in a school office setting help to interpret the school program for the community and provide community feedback to the classroom experience.

Performance Responsibilities
* Independently answer routine correspondence not requiring the principal's attention
* Attend to needs of teachers, students and the general public, giving information as required
* Operate various types of office machines (typewriter, copier, calculator, computers, etc.)
* Type a variety of materials from oral directions, rough draft copy, or notes
* Type announcements, bulletins, handbooks, calendars, newsletters, report cards and other school-wide communication
* Type master schedule and room utilization charts
* Maintain record of employee absences and submit appropriate forms to District Office on a regular and timely basis
* Submit payroll documents (i.e., timesheets, extra pay forms, etc.) to District Office on a regular and timely basis
* Prepare work orders for sites and orders, checks and distributes supplies
* Coordinate and maintain school activity and facility use calendar
* Maintain records and do banking for student body funds and money collected from parents or students
* Duplicate materials; proofread finished copy
* Sort and file documents and records according to predetermined classification
* Answer telephone
* Receive, sort and route mail
* Distribute audio-visual materials
* Enroll new students and give information to parents and/or students about the school
* Maintain computerized records of student attendance and make regular reports of attendance to the District Office
* Confer with parents regarding pupil's absences and other matter of student welfare
* Train and supervise student help, parent volunteers, and regular school personnel who may be assigned to the office
* Administer minor first aid to students
* Assist Administrator(s) in all areas as necessary
* Perform all other duties as assigned

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office methods; computer functions and applications; First Aid and CPR training.

Abilities:
Understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively both in oral and written form; complete assignments independently; perform routine clerical tasks; maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information; handle telephone contact in a pleasing and dignified manner; type at a speed of 45 WPM; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with children and adults.

ADA Requirement: Must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, frequently lift objects weighing approximately 10 lbs. (paperwork, files, etc.), push, pull, reach, twist, drag, and grasp objects.

Experience:
Two years of school office clerical experience desired.

Education:
Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade. Must be able to pass standard proficiency test of basic knowledge. May be required to pass skills related test.

Valid California Drivers License required.

JDSECTRY.II
Adopted 03/13/96

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

***IMPORTANT*** TO ALL APPLICANTS - This includes current employees, current substitutes and external applicants: You are strongly encouraged to include/upload ALL the following required documents in order for your application to be considered. * Interested in-house applicants in current same job category of School Secretary II can complete an in-house application. All other applicants must apply on EdJoin and include ALL the following required documents: -Online Application -Cover Letter -Resume -3 Letters of Recommendation -Typing Certificate (Ability to type 45 WPM NET minimum) - ***Typing certificate must be dated within 5 years.*** -Proof of passing mandatory district proficiency test or Bachelor's Degree or CBEST -Proof of highest level of education (ie. high school diploma or GED minimum) ***Only those candidates who pass the required test and upload ALL the required documents will be considered for paper screening.*** Typing Certificate - 45 WPM NET required (dated within 5 years.) A typing test will not be given at the district office. Internet/online typing tests are not accepted. Typing tests are given for a fee at Liberty Adult Ed Brentwood 925-634-2565. Another location is Opportunity Junction Antioch 925-776-1133 offering free typing tests Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm. Please call agencies for more details. Or you can check for agencies in your local area offering typing tests. **PLEASE read Posting Notes** for date & time for proficiency testing. No phone calls please.**


      ***IMPORTANT*** TO ALL APPLICANTS - This includes current employees, current substitutes and external applicants: You are strongly encouraged to include/upload ALL the following required documents in order for your application to be considered. * Interested in-house applicants in current same job category of School Secretary II can complete an in-house application. All other applicants must apply on EdJoin and include ALL the following required documents: -Online Application -Cover Letter -Resume -3 Letters of Recommendation -Typing Certificate (Ability to type 45 WPM NET minimum) - ***Typing certificate must be dated within 5 years.*** -Proof of passing mandatory district proficiency test or Bachelor's Degree or CBEST -Proof of highest level of education (ie. high school diploma or GED minimum) ***Only those candidates who pass the required test and upload ALL the required documents will be considered for paper screening.*** Typing Certificate - 45 WPM NET required (dated within 5 years.) A typing test will not be given at the district office. Internet/online typing tests are not accepted. Typing tests are given for a fee at Liberty Adult Ed Brentwood 925-634-2565. Another location is Opportunity Junction Antioch 925-776-1133 offering free typing tests Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm. Please call agencies for more details. Or you can check for agencies in your local area offering typing tests. **PLEASE read Posting Notes** for date & time for proficiency testing. No phone calls please.**

          Comments and Other Information

          Brentwood Union School District has an opening for a full-time School Secretary II position at Garin Elementary School for the 2019-20 school year. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Interested applicants MUST submit a completed online application and required documents listed on the posting by the posting deadline. The MANDATORY PROFICIENCY TESTING is being held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 2:00pm at the District Service Center, 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA. This test will take approximately 1 1/4 hours. Please be on time. NO LATE ENTRIES. Only those candidates who pass the required tests and attach ALL the required documents listed on the posting will be considered for paper screening. You do not need to attend the mandatory proficiency testing if you have already passed the district's proficiency test, or have a Bachelor's degree, teaching certificate or CBEST exam, AND have taken a typing test within the last five years. WE DO NOT CROSS-REFERENCE PREVIOUS JOB APPLICATIONS and/or POSTINGS, nor do we keep a RECORD OF PROFICIENCY TEST RESULTS on file. So you MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TEST RESULTS EVERY TIME YOU APPLY FOR ANY GIVEN OPEN POSITION. Non-Discrimination Statement: The Brentwood Unified School District (BUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. BUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both educational services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Human Resources: Roxane Jablonski-Liu Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 District's Title IX Coordinator: Chris Calabrese Student Services Director, 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 To file a complaint, please utilize the Uniform Complaint process or call (925) 513-6300.

          Comments and Other Information


          Brentwood Union School District has an opening for a full-time School Secretary II position at Garin Elementary School for the 2019-20 school year. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Interested applicants MUST submit a completed online application and required documents listed on the posting by the posting deadline. The MANDATORY PROFICIENCY TESTING is being held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 2:00pm at the District Service Center, 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA. This test will take approximately 1 1/4 hours. Please be on time. NO LATE ENTRIES. Only those candidates who pass the required tests and attach ALL the required documents listed on the posting will be considered for paper screening. You do not need to attend the mandatory proficiency testing if you have already passed the district's proficiency test, or have a Bachelor's degree, teaching certificate or CBEST exam, AND have taken a typing test within the last five years. WE DO NOT CROSS-REFERENCE PREVIOUS JOB APPLICATIONS and/or POSTINGS, nor do we keep a RECORD OF PROFICIENCY TEST RESULTS on file. So you MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TEST RESULTS EVERY TIME YOU APPLY FOR ANY GIVEN OPEN POSITION. Non-Discrimination Statement: The Brentwood Unified School District (BUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. BUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both educational services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Human Resources: Roxane Jablonski-Liu Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 District's Title IX Coordinator: Chris Calabrese Student Services Director, 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 To file a complaint, please utilize the Uniform Complaint process or call (925) 513-6300.