Secretary III (Elementary) CCUSD Employees Only at Culver City Unified
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
About the Employer
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an elementary Principal, perform a wide variety of responsible clerical and secretarial duties to assure smooth and efficient school office operations and to relieve an elementary school Principal of administrative detail; serve as secretary to the Principal and coordinate communications between administrators, District and site personnel, parents, students and general public.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Summary of Duties: Under general direction, acts as secretary to the Principal of the School Site dealing with a variety of sensitive and privileged matters; prepares or coordinates information and data for administrative review; attends meetings and conferences as requested; takes and transcribes correspondence, reports and other materials; interprets policies, regulations and operational procedures; answers routine inquires and correspondence; maintains an action calendar scheduling appointments, conferences, and meetings; establishes and maintains complex files which may include privileged data; coordinates and organizes the duties of clerical staff; assists with budget planning and expenditure control procedures; and performs related duties as required.
Education and experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by training or course work in business office management, organization and supervision, or related technical skill areas at the community college level or higher. Three years of responsible secretarial experience, one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is preferred.
Knowledge of: Principles, methods, techniques and strategies of clerical staff supervision and organization; modern office methods and equipment, including MS Office; receptionist and telephone response techniques; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to: Perform and coordinate difficult office, secretarial and clerical work; supervise the work of others; learn, interpret and apply complex policies, administrative regulations and operational procedures; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience involving public contact. School Experience preferred. EXAMINATION INFORMATION: All applicants must pass a series of two tests before interview consideration. The two tests consist of: 1.) A multiple-choice Secretary skills test; 2.) MS Word/Excel computer software application test ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself. Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by training or coursework in business office management, organization and supervision, or related technical skill areas at the community college or higher level. Three years of responsible secretarial experience, one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. A physical examination clearance is required for certain positions for the district. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such in the confidential/legal section of the application, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.
- Letter of Introduction (Cover letter indicating (a) reason for interest in the position; and (b) a description of qualifications, training and experience relating to the unique needs of this position.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience involving public contact. School Experience preferred. EXAMINATION INFORMATION: All applicants must pass a series of two tests before interview consideration. The two tests consist of: 1.) A multiple-choice Secretary skills test; 2.) MS Word/Excel computer software application test ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself. Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by training or coursework in business office management, organization and supervision, or related technical skill areas at the community college or higher level. Three years of responsible secretarial experience, one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. A physical examination clearance is required for certain positions for the district. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such in the confidential/legal section of the application, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.
- Letter of Introduction (Cover letter indicating (a) reason for interest in the position; and (b) a description of qualifications, training and experience relating to the unique needs of this position.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Culver City Unified School District, an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
Comments and Other Information
The Culver City Unified School District, an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
Application Deadline
12/6/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/2/2024
Contact
Catherine Cummings
310 842-4220 4214
310 842-4220 4214
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$4994.78 - $6056.69 Monthly
$4994.78 - $6056.69 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Placement at first or second step based on experience and training. Advancement to next step upon successful completion of probationary period and annually thereafter, until maximum is reached.
Length of Work Year
10 1/2 month position
Employment Type
Full Time
Testing Information:
An email will be sent separately regarding the testing procedure.
Hours of Assignment
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Location
El Marino Language School
Benefits
District medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. CalPERS pension