LEAD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.
Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.
A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.
POSITION:
Lead Administrative Assistant – Centennial Elementary – 8 hours per day – 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM
214 days per year (includes 9 paid holidays) – beginning August, 2022.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, checks appointments and directs or escorts them to the appropriate person.
Receives and routes incoming communications.
Manages daily attendance reporting.
Prepares documents for the school such as: faculty handbook, parent/student handbook, school maps, school newsletters, and calendar of school events.
Provides administrative clerical support services.
Maintains an effective communications retrieval system.
Maintains and monitors the release of student records.
Performs such other tasks consistent with the position as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post high school training required with business and finance experience preferred.
Successful experience in an office setting required.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all school dealings.
Proven success in keyboarding and computer software required.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a positive contributing member of an office team.
Proven, successful experience working with minimal supervision accompanied by successful problem-solving skills.
Proven, successful experience relating well to school-aged youth as well as to adults.
Ability to multi-task in a high energy environment.
WAGES/BENEFITS:
As per the current Administrative Assistant/Clerical master agreement. Paid benefit package.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and External applicants should apply through our district website, www.isd12.org/employment. Applications must be received by Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014