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Baldwin Park Unified School District

Secretary III - ECE Baldwin Park (1008)

Baldwin Park Unified School District, Baldwin Park, California, United States, 91706


About the Employer

MISSIONEnsure High Achievement for ALL Learners.

VISIONIn a culture of high expectations and academic rigor and an environment of support, understanding, and emotional safety, all Baldwin Park Unified School District students will graduate with a valued and highly respected diploma, prepared with the relevant skills, knowledge, and personal attributes necessary for success in a university or other institution of higher education and/or any post-secondary options of their choice.

CORE VALUES -- Learning FIRSTFamily: Collaboration, Community, Culture, DiversityIntegrity: Honesty, Respect, Transparency, TrustworthinessRigor: Achievement, Action, Risk-Taking, Solution-DrivenService: Accountability, Advocacy, Dedication, SupportThrive: Creativity, Passion, Positivity, Vision

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Act as a receptionist; initiate and answer telephone calls, make appointments and interview callers and either furnish the desired information, refer callers to proper authorities, or arrange appointments; take and transcribe dictation of correspondence, reports, bulletins, memoranda, guides, manuals including material of a confidential nature; open and screen incoming mail for supervisor; compose correspondence on a wide range of subjects requiring a thorough knowledge of the procedures and policies of the department and District; type letters, reports, instructional materials, announcements, and other materials from clear copy or rough draft; gather and summarize data for reports and other purposes; update, type, and distribute a variety of lists, rosters, and forms; may attend meetings and conferences, transcribing and editing minutes; prepare agenda, and make adjustments as necessary in scheduled meeting times and subject materials; proofread documents and reports; maintain a variety of diverse and complex office files and records; coordinate the work of the office with other District offices and/or appropriate outside agencies; may supervise the work of clerical assistants; maintain budget accounts; setup and maintain calendars of events, activities and schedules; may coordinate and schedule a variety of activities and events; may process purchase and work requisitions, and order supplies; prepare time sheets, and record absences of personnel; operate a variety of modern office equipment including duplicating and copy equipment, calculators and adding machines; may be required to operate or learn to operate word processing equipment and computer terminals; may type, assemble, and distribute policy and informational notebooks, manuals, and guides for teachers and other staff; coordinate general office workflow including arranging coverage for switchboards and other clerical desks and personally relieve other desks in an emergency.

Requirements / Qualifications

The Baldwin Park Unified School District is recruiting for Secretary III. This position is located at Early Childhood Education, Baldwin Park Department. Under general supervision, the employee will perform difficult and responsible clerical and secretarial work and act as secretary and general office assistant to an administrator. The employee will also assist in clerical and routine administrative details, including schedule appointments, providing information to callers, taking notes, and assisting administrators with clerical and secretarial work as well as minor administrative and business details.

For a full description of the classification, please review the job description.

Baldwin Park Unified School District offers an exceptional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and membership in the CalPERS retirement system).

The selection process tentatively consists of the District application review, proficiency exam, and interviews. The Human Resources Department will contact all applicants once the selection process has been finalized.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:* Graduation from high school or GED is required.

Experience:* Three (3) years of office and general public contact, or secretarial level experience is required.* Experience in a public school setting or directly with students is desirable.

Preferred:Bilingual (Spanish)

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATESA valid California Driver's License and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide reliable transportation between job sites is required.

The following must be submitted with your online application for interview consideration:

CPR/First Aid CertificationLetter(s) of Recommendation (2 Letters; within 2 years, must be dated and signed)Proof of HS GraduationResume

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. We reserve the right to reopen, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. Priority consideration may be given to internal candidates (District employees) for interviews; however, external candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that all correspondences will be via email only, including, interview date and times, exam information, delays or cancellations of recruitments and other important information as it relates to your application and recruitment process.

Failure to provide correct contact information, including not properly filling out the sections of the application and incomplete application package will result in disqualification for this recruitment.

NOTE: A resume cannot be substituted for an online application or for any section of the online application.

To be considered for the position you must fill out the education and experience sections of the application and your education and experience must demonstrate that you meet the initial requirements for the position. You must do this within any and all portions of the application that request this information.

Any unpaid volunteer experience must be verified by a supervisory signature from the volunteer agency on official agency letterhead. Verification must specify: (1) the period of service, (2) amount of time worked during this period, and (3) the duties and responsibilities performed by the volunteer.

The Baldwin Park Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, marital status, or religion in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact Dr. William Avila, Director of Human Resources, 3699 N. Holly Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706; (626) 962-3311.

Official offers of employment are made by the Baldwin Park Unified School District Human Resources Department and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been fingerprinted and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for livescan services shall be borne by the candidate.

If you need assistance with the on-line application, please contact Alyn Vasquez, Personnel Technician, via email at avasquez753@bpusd.net.