Minnesota Service Cooperatives
Administrative Assistant II, Special Education
Minnesota Service Cooperatives, South Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States,
Position Type:Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant
Date Posted:10/18/2024
Location:Lincoln Center, South Saint Paul MN
District:Intermediate School District 917INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917POSITION OPENING
Date Posted : October 18, 2024
Position Title : Administrative Assistant II, Special Education
Assignment Location : Lincoln Center in South St. Paul, MN to support the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resource Program (D/HH)
Hours per Day : 8.0
Schedule : Monday through Friday from 7:00AM - 3:00 PM, 226 days per year
Anticipated Start Date : December 10, 2024
Starting At : $22.61 per hour per the Office Professionals/Clerical Contract
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Principal, the Administrative Assistant II completes various administrative support tasks, maintains records, reports, answers and screens phone calls, provides general information for staff, students, parents, and the general public, and performs related work as apparent or assigned. In this role, the administrative assistant must utilize knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic, organizational skills coordinating work flow and activities, and general knowledge of office equipment, computers, and various software programs including accounting software. The individual in this position has the ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines. He or she must be able to type at a reasonable rate of speed, prepare effective and correct correspondences on routine matters, and perform routine office management details without referral to his or her supervisor. In this role, it is vital to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in written format, and to resolve problems and inquiries in a manner that establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with school personnel, students, parents, and the general public.
RESPONSIBILITIES :Serves as office receptionist, welcoming guests and relaying basic information.Gathers and enters information, manages records and prepares reports related to department/program objectives using existing procedures or devising new methods, as necessary.Prepares, edits, coordinates, and forwards records, files, documents, and reports according to well established standards or readily available sources.Develops and revises work procedures, methods, and necessary forms.Schedules appointments and meetings.Maintains electronic and paper files.Orders and maintains supplies for the site/program(s).Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS :High school diploma or GED required with some experience working as an administrative assistant with mid-level responsibilities preferred; administrative assistant experience in a school setting strongly preferred.Self-starter with a positive attitude.Evidence of good communication skills, written and verbal, and good organizational skills.Evidence of excellent computer skills, working with Word, Excel, and Access.Ability to learn a variety of web based programs such as SPED Forms, Infinite Campus, eFinance PLUS, and others.Ability to problem solve and arrange staff coverage in coordination with AESOP, our staff attendance system, under short-notice deadlines.Ability to work as a team member with staff, parents, and community members.Ability to interact and build positive relationships with students of varying ability levels and skills.Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) or willingness to learnPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work regularly requires sitting and frequently requires reaching with hands and arms.Occasionally requires exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, standing, walking, crouching, pushing or pulling, and lifting.Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication and hearing is required for expressing or exchanging ideas and perceiving information.Work is generally in a moderately quiet location.
DISTRICT PROFILE:
Intermediate School District 917 provides special education, career & technical education (CTE), and/or alternative learning for nine member districts in the south metro. Our programs are located in more than 20 sites throughout the south metro, including Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) where our district office is located. We focus on being purposeful, personalized partners within our community as we model an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff. The culture of ISD 917 is built on the core values of collaboration, empathy, innovation, stewardship, communication, integrity, personalization, equity, and diversity. Our programs are designed to provide high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students. We serve students from birth through age 21 in a variety of special education programs located in multiple sites. Our CTE programs are all located at DCTC, and our alternative learning program (Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) has two locations, one co-located in DCTC in Rosemount and one in West St. Paul. At ISD 917, we belong to each other, and no one is invisible.
Mission (= Our Core Purpose)In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
Vision (= What We Intend to Create)Intermediate School District 917 models an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.
Core Values (= Drivers of Our Words and Actions)
Collaboration : Working together to achieve more collectively.Empathy : Considering and respecting the perspective and needs of member districts, students, families and staff.Innovation : Ongoing improvement of programs and services.Stewardship : Managing financial and human resources carefully and responsibly.Communication : Multi-dimensional, transparent conversation focused on sharing information and creating a positive learning and working environment.Integrity : Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs.Personalization : Building on the strengths and addressing the unique needs of individual students.Equity : Intentionally providing opportunities while removing barriers at all levels of the organization.Diversity : Appreciating and valuing everyone's unique selves.
Strategic Directions (= Focus of Our Improvement Efforts)
Increase student achievement and engagementSupport and lead staff through continuous improvementDeepen engagement of stakeholders through quality, equitable communication practicesIncrease social-emotional learning and skills for students and staffIncrease support for ALL through inclusive practices
District MottoPurposeful. Personalized. Partners.
For more information on Special Education Services, click
here
And for more information on Secondary Services, click
here
Application Procedure : Can be completed at https://www.applitrack.com/isd917/onlineapp/
District 917's Website : http://www.isd917.org/
jessica.huss@isd917.org
Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer
Date Posted:10/18/2024
Location:Lincoln Center, South Saint Paul MN
District:Intermediate School District 917INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917POSITION OPENING
Date Posted : October 18, 2024
Position Title : Administrative Assistant II, Special Education
Assignment Location : Lincoln Center in South St. Paul, MN to support the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resource Program (D/HH)
Hours per Day : 8.0
Schedule : Monday through Friday from 7:00AM - 3:00 PM, 226 days per year
Anticipated Start Date : December 10, 2024
Starting At : $22.61 per hour per the Office Professionals/Clerical Contract
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Principal, the Administrative Assistant II completes various administrative support tasks, maintains records, reports, answers and screens phone calls, provides general information for staff, students, parents, and the general public, and performs related work as apparent or assigned. In this role, the administrative assistant must utilize knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic, organizational skills coordinating work flow and activities, and general knowledge of office equipment, computers, and various software programs including accounting software. The individual in this position has the ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines. He or she must be able to type at a reasonable rate of speed, prepare effective and correct correspondences on routine matters, and perform routine office management details without referral to his or her supervisor. In this role, it is vital to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in written format, and to resolve problems and inquiries in a manner that establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with school personnel, students, parents, and the general public.
RESPONSIBILITIES :Serves as office receptionist, welcoming guests and relaying basic information.Gathers and enters information, manages records and prepares reports related to department/program objectives using existing procedures or devising new methods, as necessary.Prepares, edits, coordinates, and forwards records, files, documents, and reports according to well established standards or readily available sources.Develops and revises work procedures, methods, and necessary forms.Schedules appointments and meetings.Maintains electronic and paper files.Orders and maintains supplies for the site/program(s).Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS :High school diploma or GED required with some experience working as an administrative assistant with mid-level responsibilities preferred; administrative assistant experience in a school setting strongly preferred.Self-starter with a positive attitude.Evidence of good communication skills, written and verbal, and good organizational skills.Evidence of excellent computer skills, working with Word, Excel, and Access.Ability to learn a variety of web based programs such as SPED Forms, Infinite Campus, eFinance PLUS, and others.Ability to problem solve and arrange staff coverage in coordination with AESOP, our staff attendance system, under short-notice deadlines.Ability to work as a team member with staff, parents, and community members.Ability to interact and build positive relationships with students of varying ability levels and skills.Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) or willingness to learnPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work regularly requires sitting and frequently requires reaching with hands and arms.Occasionally requires exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, standing, walking, crouching, pushing or pulling, and lifting.Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication and hearing is required for expressing or exchanging ideas and perceiving information.Work is generally in a moderately quiet location.
DISTRICT PROFILE:
Intermediate School District 917 provides special education, career & technical education (CTE), and/or alternative learning for nine member districts in the south metro. Our programs are located in more than 20 sites throughout the south metro, including Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) where our district office is located. We focus on being purposeful, personalized partners within our community as we model an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff. The culture of ISD 917 is built on the core values of collaboration, empathy, innovation, stewardship, communication, integrity, personalization, equity, and diversity. Our programs are designed to provide high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students. We serve students from birth through age 21 in a variety of special education programs located in multiple sites. Our CTE programs are all located at DCTC, and our alternative learning program (Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) has two locations, one co-located in DCTC in Rosemount and one in West St. Paul. At ISD 917, we belong to each other, and no one is invisible.
Mission (= Our Core Purpose)In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
Vision (= What We Intend to Create)Intermediate School District 917 models an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.
Core Values (= Drivers of Our Words and Actions)
Collaboration : Working together to achieve more collectively.Empathy : Considering and respecting the perspective and needs of member districts, students, families and staff.Innovation : Ongoing improvement of programs and services.Stewardship : Managing financial and human resources carefully and responsibly.Communication : Multi-dimensional, transparent conversation focused on sharing information and creating a positive learning and working environment.Integrity : Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs.Personalization : Building on the strengths and addressing the unique needs of individual students.Equity : Intentionally providing opportunities while removing barriers at all levels of the organization.Diversity : Appreciating and valuing everyone's unique selves.
Strategic Directions (= Focus of Our Improvement Efforts)
Increase student achievement and engagementSupport and lead staff through continuous improvementDeepen engagement of stakeholders through quality, equitable communication practicesIncrease social-emotional learning and skills for students and staffIncrease support for ALL through inclusive practices
District MottoPurposeful. Personalized. Partners.
For more information on Special Education Services, click
here
And for more information on Secondary Services, click
here
Application Procedure : Can be completed at https://www.applitrack.com/isd917/onlineapp/
District 917's Website : http://www.isd917.org/
jessica.huss@isd917.org
Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer