Secretary - Multilingual Department (40 Hrs)

Multilingual Department Secretary

The Multilingual Department Secretary provides administrative support to help in the efficient functioning of the multilingual department dedicated to the language instruction and multicultural initiatives of the school. This includes managing department records, handling communications, and supporting the department's needs in terms of scheduling, resource management, grant administration, and coordination.

Salary Lane: ADMNC - Hourly pay starting at $22.25. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Assigned Workday Calendar: 206 days (School Year Days) Job Status: Full-Time (40 Hours per Week) Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:30am 4:00pm Benefits: Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental insurance as well as supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for PERF Retirement. Paid Time Off Benefits: Eligible Holiday Pay: Eligible

Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required, some college preferred. Certification: None is required, but additional schooling, workshops, seminars, and professional association memberships related to English Language Learners are desirable. Experience: Similar experience preferred but not required. Motivation to learn and compensate for any lack of experience is essential. One (1) year of general office support experience and/or related training preferred. Skills and Knowledge: Ability to greet visitors, answer multi-line telephones, operate office machines and computers, and maintain organized file systems. Able to prepare and proof documents with accuracy and clarity. Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including, but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel. Candidates with previous experience with the grant application and administering processes preferred. Other: Ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community.

Essential Functions: Prepare and process reports, correspondence, and curriculum materials. Assist with Title II, III, and NESP grant application, administering, and other related processes. Assist with coordinating the resources needed for district professional development. Maintain online resources for curriculum and professional development on Office 365, district website, etc. Assist with evaluation and assessment programs related to identifying and supporting English Language Learning students. File, organize, and provide stored curriculum documents upon request. Maintain files as needed. Serve as a backup receptionist when scheduled and called upon to do so. Assume certain office duties of other clerical staff when absent, as specified by ML Coordinator. Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students. Project a genuine care and concern for all students. Participate in professional development, as assigned. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent and Curriculum Coordinators.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator, Kristin Williams, Director of Human Resources.