Posted: September 3, 2015
Cusick School District No. 59
MS/HS SECRETARY POSITION OPENING
Classified Position: In-District and Out-of-District Job Posting
Cusick School District is now accepting applications for a secretarial position at Cusick MS/HS.
Reports to:
District Administration
Terms of Employment: A minimum of four (4) hours up to a maximum seven (7) hours per day.
Up to 200 days per year
Salary: Classified Salary Schedule; based upon experience.
Qualifications:
1. Education and/or previous school experience preferred, minimum of High School Diploma (AA
degree preferred).
2. Willing to upgrade skills to meet the demands of advancing technology.
3. Knowledge of MS Office, desk top publishing, word processing and spread sheets.
4. Previous experience in preparing documentation for grant applications preferred.
5. Ability to manage computer software such as Skyward.
6. Successful experience working with families and the community.
7. Successful experience working with children in a school setting.
8. Ability to prioritize work load, take direction and meet deadlines.
9. Must possess strong interpersonal skills with a wide range of individuals.
10. Must possess exceptional organizational skills as well as excellent oral and written
communication skills.
11. Current first aid card holder and/or willing to acquire first aid training.
12. Must clear a WSP/FBI background check.
Responsibilities:
1. Skyward – Entry of all student information and records.
2. Skyward – Compile necessary information and generate reports as required.
3. Enroll students through the calendar year and provide monthly enrollment reports.
4. Insure the timely transmittal of student information, including transcripts and proof of
graduation to other entities as required.
5. Provide a welcoming office environment to students, parents, community and staff.
6. Work collaboratively with other office staff, teachers, and other school personnel.
7. Provide support to the HS Counselor as needed.
8. Answers telephone and screens calls; provides information or routes calls to appropriate staff
members; records and relays messages. Demonstrates sensitivity and caring with parents, students,
and staff members who may have concerns or complaints. Ensures accurate and timely follow-up to
all contacts.
9. Maintains confidentiality at all times.
10. Maintain student files following compliance regulations.
11. Compile and mail progress reports and student report cards.
12. Compose, design, format, and type correspondence, District newsletters, forms, memoranda, reports,
grants, and special projects information as requested; takes minutes at meetings as needed; ensures
completeness and accuracy of all documents.
13. Attends meetings and trainings as required.
14. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
 The employee will work under deadlines and/or stressful situations; will experience constant
interruptions.
 Lifting of at least 50 pounds may be required. Bending and walking.
 Keyboarding endurance is a must.
 Visual concentration at computer is necessary.
Work Environment
 The employee must be able to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and varying noise levels.
 The employee will periodically be required to deal with distraught or angry parents and students.
 The employee must be able to be flexible and deal with a variety of situations.
 The employee will experience inflexible deadlines.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, application, and letters of recommendation
to:
Send to: Don Hawpe, Superintendent
Cusick School District #59
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
dhawpe@cusick.wednet.edu
Opening: Open until 2:00 p.m. September 9, 2015.
Expected Interview Date: September 10, 2015
Expected Start Date: September 11, 2015
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
Cusick School District complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or
identity, marital status, 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. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other
designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. This holds true for all district employment
and opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title
IX/Chapter 28A.640 RCW officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Cynthia Johnston, 305 Monumental Way, Cusick, WA (509)
445-1125.