Building Level Secretary (10 month Counseling) Northview Middle School

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics athletics the arts and various activities. Situated in central Iowa just 6 miles from Des Moines Ankeny CSD caters to over 12800 students from preschool through 12th grade making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

JDE: 5.20

Building-Level Secretary

Position Summary

The position of Building-Level Secretary is to efficiently and effectively perform office and clerical duties in support of daily school operations and activities including providing assistance to students staff parents visitors explaining policies and procedures providing general information related to policies and procedures ensuring safety and security of students and staff. A building secretary will work under the supervision of building administration.

Hourly Wage: $17.75/hour

Hours: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Reports To : Building Principal

Wage/Hour Status : Non-Exempt

Benefit Summary: D

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelors degree preferred.
• Work well with children school personnel parents and the public
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Complete basic clerical and office tasks
• Work efficiently and effectively without close supervision

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Previous secretary receptionist or office manager experience preferred.

Essential Functions

Customer Service & Office Environment

• Provide great customer service information and assistance to students staff and visitors.
• Create a warm and friendly office environment.
• Provide a variety of clerical and office assistant duties.

Student Support & Well-Being

• Assist with academic social emotional and health needs of students.
• Participate in staff development training programs faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Professionalism & Collaboration

• Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Interact respectfully and appropriately with staff students and visitors.
• Work well with others maintaining positive and effective communication with all school personnel.
• Support the goals and objectives of the school district and follow all district policies.

Safety & Compliance

• Uphold and adhere to safety rules and policies of the Ankeny Community School District safety program.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.

Attendance & Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.

Other Functions

• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing reaching driving standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

Required Experience:

Junior IC