Administrative Assistant to the Principal – Elementary

Application Deadlines:
October 23, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates:  Apply on-line at www.district196.org

 
Job Summary:

1. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team and building goals.
2. Exercises initiative in performing work assignments; applies judgment and knowledge of the operations of the school to resolve problems and make work process decisions.
3. Perform all duties in support of the building principal that include but are not limited to the following: answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, maintaining the filing system, and performing computer operations that include word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
4. Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to school and other stakeholders, including maintaining a warm, clean, and inclusive environment in the front office.
5. Serve in a confidential manner as it relates to information about parents, students, faculty and staff.
6. Maintain an accurate record of the building budget including, bookkeeping, coding, purchasing, receiving and distributing supplies.
7. Maintain security access system.
8. Daily monitoring and updating of employee absences. 
9. Assist in maintaining accurate agenda and minutes for various meetings.
10. Maintain and update school calendar of events and activities and the staff and school handbooks.
11. Assist with Capital Outlay process.
12. Assist with gift and donation reporting.
13. Assist with personnel postings, Human Resources paperwork, contractual documents, personal leave paperwork, STAR reporting and filing of personnel information. 
14. Other duties as assigned by the principal.  

Qualifications: 

1. A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students.
2. A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate positively to students, staff and parents.
4. A strong belief in the mission and values of our schools and our building theme.
5. Positive and enthusiastic work personality.
6. Ability to remain flexible and spontaneous under pressure.
7. Word processing skills including knowledge of spreadsheet, database applications and PC.
8. Strong skills in organization, creative thought and problem solving.
9. Flexibility in dealing with new and changing conditions in the workplace.
10. Outstanding telephone skills.
11. Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
12. Demonstrates the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks
13. Demonstrated experience using available technology to disseminate information to students, parents and teachers as requested.
14. High school diploma (minimum).
15. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible To:
Building Principal

Compensation:
RAVE Clerical Association – Wage Group I :  $24.38 – $27.36 Hourly (based on 2024-25 contract)
Excellent benefits

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.
 
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.
 
District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-2.2 The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not  discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational  opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial  status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity,  membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196  provides equal access to designated youth groups.
 
The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 –shelly.monson@district196.org) is the  designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related  inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education,  Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary  Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond  to student-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special  Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to  respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all  directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the  Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
 
*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.