• Job Description

  Req#: 5184523

  This position serves the Executive Directors for Elementary Schools Zones 1 & 2.

  Anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2025.

  Salary Range - $98,010 - $120,479/yr

  Hours per Day - 8.0

  Days per Year -260

  *Shift - 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

  IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

  Job Title: Classification Level:

  Administrative Secretary Level C

  Reports to: Working Title:

  Cabinet Level Administrators Administrative Assistant

  SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

  Under general direction and supervision of the administrator, provides executive level secretarial support. Utilizes standard office practices and procedures to ensure a professional front office. Researches issues and provides recommendations for decision-making, including budget development, labor relations, and grievance processing. Coordinates completion of special projects or department specific tasks.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Serves as personal assistant and confidential secretary to the administrator. Composes and prepares correspondence, maintains files and records, sorts and distributes mail, maintains office supplies and equipment, schedules appointments/meetings, commitee work and maintains the administrator's calendar.
  • Researches, provides input to and prepares confidential information related to collective bargaining strategy for the District, grievance processing and investigative/disciplinary conferences. Takes notes at confidential meetings and prepares finished correspondence as directed.
  • Monitors implementation of collective bargaining contract language, reports issues and problems to administrator, and provides recommendations for change as necessary. May type bargaining agreements.
  • Assists with budget preparation. Researches data and makes recommendations for additions or changes. Monitors department budget expenditures and encumbrances; coordinates changes and reconciles financial reports.
  • Produces various reports as requested. Maintains and compiles data, generates and reconciles reports such as budget, purchasing, year-end, accreditation, and schedules.
  • Serves as office receptionist. Answers incoming telephone calls and greets visitors; responds to questions or refers to appropriate person for answer. Tracks requests to ensure answer or information is received.
  • Researches information for and coordinates completion of special projects with other District offices and outside agencies.
  • Completes travel arrangements including transportation, hotel and itinerary.
  • Ensures completion of department specific tasks as requested by the administrator.
  • May supervise clerical staff person, such as lobby receptionist, providing staff development.
  • Provides related functions as assigned.

  The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited secretary/administrative assistant course of study, or two (2) years of college.
  • Four (4) years of secretarial work experience.

  OR

  • Any combination of six years of education and/or progressively responsible professional experience in an office environment that would indicate likely success as an administrative secretary.

  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to operate various office machines including personal computer, copier, calculator, and dictation equipment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain poise and diplomacy.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students if applicable and the public.
  • Ability to compose correspondence with correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and English usage.
  • Ability to maintain accurate files and records.
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability occasionally to work extended hours.
  • Knowledge of standard office practices.
  • Willingness and ability to learn functions of the department.

  Certification and Licenses

  • None required.

  Desirable Qualification

  • Baccalaureate degree.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  Work is performed in a normal office environment and requires ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; normal use of fingers, hands and arms; ability to occasionally work extended hours and coordinate own work with other offices in the District. This may required travel to other buildings or locations.

  FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: Non-Represented

  JOB CLASS: Secretarial WORK YEAR: 260 days

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

  INSURANCE BENEFITS
  

  Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

  RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION
  

  Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.

  Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

  Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

  To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154

• About the company

  Clover Park High School, located in Lakewood, Washington, is one of two secondary schools within the Clover Park School District.

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