SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - BILINGUAL
About The Position
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District's achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team! SUMMARY: Under the direction of the elementary school Principal, perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to relieve the Principal of administrative and clerical detail; coordinate flow of communications and information for the administrator; prepare and maintain a variety of manual and automated records and reports related to assigned activities; ensure compliance with site financial, legal and administrative requirements; provide oral and written translation between English and a designated second language.
Requirements
- Valid CA Class C Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability
- Typing certificate providing proof of ability to type 45 WPM
- Proof of High School Graduation (HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED)
- A five minute Typing Certificate validating ability to type a minimum of 45wpm Net Speed. Typing certificates from other credible organizations may be accepted. (Must include letterhead and authorized signature - No online typing certificates accepted)
- Application must be completed in its entirety (Record of Work Experience) - Applications not completed in its entirety will not be considered.
- Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your Ed-Join.org account. An application with an incomplete Target Sketch questionnaire may subject applicant to disqualification.
- The ability to type 45 wpm
- Applicants must be able to read, write and speak Spanish
- Graduation from high school and three years of clerical or secretarial experience involving frequent public contact
Nice To Haves
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates (desired)
Responsibilities
- perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to relieve the Principal of administrative and clerical detail
- coordinate flow of communications and information for the administrator
- prepare and maintain a variety of manual and automated records and reports related to assigned activities
- ensure compliance with site financial, legal and administrative requirements
- provide oral and written translation between English and a designated second language
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
