Long-Term Substitute – Elementary School Office Staff

Job Title: Long-Term Substitute – Elementary School Office Staff

Location: Rippleside Elementary School, Aitkin MN

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time

Duration: [Start Date] -Begins tentatively January 27, 2025 through May 30, 2025.

Position Overview:

Aitkin Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to serve as a long-term substitute for the elementary school office staff at Rippleside Elementary School. The ideal candidate will be a friendly, efficient, and detail-oriented professional who can support daily office operations, including assisting students, parents, and staff members, managing communication, and performing general administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

    •    Greet and assist students, parents, staff, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.

    •    Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and respond to inquiries.

    •    Manage student attendance records, including tracking absences and tardiness.

    •    Perform student data entry and maintain accurate student records and cumulative files.

    •    Assist with scheduling, communication, and coordination of meetings and events.

    •    Handle incoming mail and distribute correspondence as needed.

    •    Provide support for various administrative tasks, such as preparing documents for parents and staff, copying, and assisting with phone calls.

    •    Assist with other office duties as assigned by the principal or administrative staff.

• Assist in the health office with minor student medical needs.

Qualifications:

    •    High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in office administration is a plus.

    •    Prior experience in a school office or similar setting is preferred.

    •    Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

    •    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    •    Proficiency in using office software (Google applications) and familiarity with office equipment (e.g., copier, fax machine).

    •    Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

    •    Positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.

    •    Ability to adapt to a fast-paced school environment and handle unexpected situations with professionalism.

If you have any questions please contact the Rippleside Elementary School Office at 218-927-4838!

About the Aitkin Community and School District:

Aitkin Public Schools mission is to inspire and prepare our students with the tools and skills to succeed in an everchanging world. Aitkin schools covers a large portion of Aitkin County in northern Minnesota.  The city of Aitkin offers a friendly, small town atmosphere with larger cities nearby. Our area offers a wide variety of outdoor family opportunities. We are 15 miles north of Mille Lacs Lake. Aitkin county is home to over 365 lakes, many within minutes of the city of Aitkin. We also have the Mississippi and Ripple Rivers that flow through our community which provide a variety of boating possibilities. Aitkin county is also known for some of the most scenic wildlife trails in Minnesota. We have a very good system of snowmobile and ATV trails. We are within minutes of a number of outstanding golf courses as well. The city of Aitkin has a wonderful park located on the Ripple River that families throughout the area enjoy on a regular basis.  Aitkin is home to the Riverwood Healthcare facility with over 60 physicians, specialists and surgeons. The city of Aitkin is also the home of the Aitkin County seat. Why just visit Aitkin when you can live and work here year around?  “WE ARE ISD1!”

School District Website: https://home.isd1.org/

Our Mission is to inspire and prepare our students with the tools and skills to succees in an everchanging world.