Job Details
Preferred Experience:
2-3 years of demonstrated experience as an administrative assistant or secretary in a school district or corporate office
Demonstrated experience with school student information systems (ideally, Skyward SIS)
Prior experience as a board recording secretary or executive assistant to a school superintendent
Knowledge and Skills
Positive attitude and demeanor
Strong advocate for the rights of families
Knowledge of or experience with student information systems
Excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills in both English and Spanish
Strong technological skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to diffuse tense situations
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality;
Maintain and/or create filing systems;
Serve as the District s Student Information System (SIS) Administrator by:
-Providing training for school secretaries related to the Student Information System;
-Monitoring and performing data entry in the Student Information System;
-Ensuring the accuracy of data in the Student Information System;
-Completing state reports based on information obtained from the Student Information System;
Serve as Recording Board Secretary for the District and perform all recording secretarial functions including:
-Drafting board packets, agendas, and board briefs;
-Scheduling meetings, conferences, and training for board members;
-Managing the board calendar;
-Maintaining board files; Facilitating monthly board meetings;
-Taking and transcribing minutes of all meetings; Updating board policies;
Perform duties with an awareness of Illinois State Board of Education mandates, Board of Education policies, and district requirements;
Foster and maintain positive and effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, support staff, district staff, students, parents and the community; and Meet deadlines with time constraints.
Role: Administrative Assistant
Contract Pay: $25-27/hr