Office Assistant I (Montessori Borealis Public School)

Office Assistant I (Montessori Borealis Public School)

Juneau School District Admin-Clerical

Location: Montessori Borealis School Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE)

Position Summary: The position provides general clerical support in a district office or at a school site. Provides clerical assistance including filling, typing, phone duty and data entry and retrieval.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level clerical position requiring little or no prior experience. The position is either closely supervised or works according to clearly defined rules and procedures. The class includes the entry-level job at a school site, which is usually assigned the duties of receptionist and the District's Lunch Program. The class also includes entry-level positions working outside a specific school site such as in the maintenance department or the district office.

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High school diploma.
• Some clerical experience preferred.

Knowledge of :

• Methods and procedures of modern office work.
• Modern office equipment including personal computers.
• Filing and record keeping.
• Basic English.

Ability to :

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment, including personal computers and related software.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Perform entry-level clerical duties such as filing, typing and telephone reception work.
• Type approximately 30 wpm.

Compensation: This is a full-time 9-month position, working 37.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of $24.40 per hour. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan, and paid time off. This position is represented by the Juneau Education Support Staff (JESS) bargaining agreement.

Selected hire will be fingerprinted at applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.

About the Juneau School District

Located in Alaska's beautiful capital, the Juneau School District (JSD) serves roughly 4,000 students in PreK12 across 14 schools.

Schools & Programs

• Six elementary schools, one middle school, and one standard high school.
• Additional options include an alternative high school, a PreK8 Montessori School, a K8 Charter School, a home?school program (HomeBRIDGE), a residential youth facility, and the Tlingit Culture, Language & Literacy (TCLL) program.
• The alternative high school, Yaa?oosg Daakahdi, serves students who benefit from non?traditional high school settings.

Community & Demographics

• Student body is diverse: roughly 43% White, 24% multi?ethnic, 13% Alaska Native & American Indian, 10% Asian & Pacific Islander, 10% Hispanic, and about 1% Black.
• Around 23% of students receive Free & Reduced Meals, and 20% receive special education services.

Professional Atmosphere & Development

• The district employs about 600 full-time staff, with roughly 300 certified teachers, making it one of the largest employers in the community.
• JSD offers strong support for professional growth: embedded professional development, Arts?infused teaching (Artful Teaching), culturally responsive pedagogy, mentoring programs, peer collaboration, and opportunities to engage with local culture and environment in instructional design.

Advantages & Location

• Juneau is both remote and accessible by air or sea, with majestic surroundings including the Tongass National Forest.
• Small-city feel, with strong sense of community. Teachers often engage with local culture, and environment.
• Because of its size and resources, the district can offer a variety of teaching environmentstraditional classrooms, Montessori, alternative high school settings, and culturally unique programs like TCLL.