Location: Gig Harbor,WA, USA
Additional Position Information
JOIN OUR TEAM - NOW HIRING - SECRETARY II - GIG HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position provides secretarial support to the Assistant Principals and other building administrators as needed. Responsibilities include managing Assistant Principals schedules, discipline, and emergency reports and processes; various forms of communication through handbooks, newsletters, website, etc.; typing and filing correspondence. This position also provides assistance to the GHHS office in general. Please see the job description for complete details.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:
* High school graduation or equivalent.
* Three years of secretarial experience.
* Strong computer skills/experience in a variety of software programs, especially spreadsheet and database; customer service oriented.
* Advanced technical training in secretarial or clerical procedures may substitute on a month-for-month basis for the required experience.
* Additional skills testing will be given as part of the interview process.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment; experiences frequent interruptions; occasionally required to meet inflexible deadlines. Requires visual concentration on detail, dexterity, and precision. Occasionally exposed to infectious diseases when working in the health room.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
* Must complete training in First Aid and CPR training after employment is offered.
REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING WORK:
* Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.###.####) in Bremerton offers digital live-scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $83.00.
To be considered for employment, you must first complete the Peninsula School District online application and submit supporting documents as required. Applications are reviewed after the closing deadline. Candidates will be contacted by the building Administration to complete the interview process.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
* All applicants must submit an updated applicant disclosure statement.
Once the position closes, the Hiring Administrator will review applications and select candidates for interviews for the open position. The position may be reopened if the initial candidate pool does not produce enough qualified and/or experienced applicants.
The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination, please call the Peninsula School District Educational Service Center at (253) ###-#### or visit our office located at 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, and ask for one of the following coordinators:
* Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: ...@psd401.net
* Title IX Compliance Coordinator: ...@psd401.net
* 504 Compliance Coordinator: ...@psd401.net
* ADA Compliance Coordinator: ...@psd401.net
Conditions of Employment
* Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
* Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
* Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
* Have you successfully completed the district skills test, or be willing to take the district skills test?
* Do you have at least two years of secretarial experience?
* Do you certify the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?
Additional Application Steps
CLERICAL APPLICATION STEPS:
You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered for employment. The following attachments can be submitted with your application in electronic format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED):
ATTACHMENTS:
* HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED: A copy of your High School Diploma or Transcript, or a copy of your GED/Equivalent will be required upon hire. Attaching a copy of the required document with the application will expedite the hiring process.
* COVER LETTER (required): A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional supplemental information in regard to your skills and experience. A cover letter shouldn't simply repeat what is on your resume rather, it should include specific information on why you would be a strong match for the position in the Peninsula School District. Cover letters may be addressed to Michele Suiter, Principal of Gig Harbor High School.
* RESUME: A current resume is a written compilation highlighting your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
* TRANSCRIPTS: You may attach an official, or unofficial, copy of your college and/or university transcript(s). If you have several transcripts from multiple schools, you are not required to submit all of them.
* LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function. Typically, letters of reference are customarily written by a former employer(s), supervisor(s), or co-worker(s) that can attest to the individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities. You may submit up to 3 current (dated within the last 2 years) letters of reference.
* APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required):The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.
PLEASE READ: When you click the Applicant Disclosure Statement link, the form will open in your web browser. DO NOT fill out the form from this view. Instead, save a blank copy of the form to a location on your computer that is easily accessible [such as on your Desktop ]. Open the saved blank copy with the Adobe Reader (R) program. Mac users: the default program on your Mac computer is called Preview and is NOT COMPATIBLE with Adobe Fillable Forms. Complete the Applicant Disclosure Statement and save the changes to your form and attach the saved form to your online application.
You may submit additional materials if you wish.
Benefits
Benefits include paid sick leave and Washington State Retirement plan. This position is projected to meet the minimum hours worked of six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year to qualify for SEBB benefits.
There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the SEBB website.
Attachments
Class - Cover Ltr*
Class - Resume
Class - Ltr of Reference
Class - Ltr of Reference 2
Class - Ltr of Reference 3
Class - Ref Contact Info
Class- copy HS Diploma/GED
Applicant Disclosure Statement*