school secretary
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Head Secretary - Forsyth Road Elementary School
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April 26, 2024
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School District #36 (Surrey)
Job details
Full time - 10 month position <p>This role will be on a 10 month schedule, following regular schools closers of summer break, winter break and spring break. <p>The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q? c?? y? - Katzie, the q'wa:n??'?n? - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.<p>Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.<p>Surrey Schools, recipient of the BC Top Employers and Canada's Greenest Employer awards, is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow. <p>The Head Secretary at Forsyth Road Elementary School performs work of considerable variety and complexity, involving the provision of administrative and clerical support services, including bookkeeping. This position also assists the school administrative officer by organizing and directing the operations of the school office.An incumbent exercises a high degree of independent judgement and action in dealing with students, parents, staff, and the public on a variety of matters. Work is performed in accordance with well-established procedures under a minimum of supervision. The Elementary School Head Secretary exercises courtesy, discretion, and diplomacy in explaining applicable rules, policies and procedures and in supplying information and assistance to students, parents, staff, and the public. The Head Secretary Elementary School reports to Management.<p>About the School: <p>Forsyth Road Elementary is located in Surrey's City Centre and provides education to 475+ students. This is a community school that runs a breakfast and lunch program and facilities after school programming (Sarah McLachlan School of Music, JumpStart, Blast). There is a high ELL population and includes an Indigenous Enhancement Worker. The school focuses on Social Emotional Learning and Literacy. <p>TYPICAL HEAD SECRETARY RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as a secretary to the Administrative Officer(s): makes and cancels appointments, processes confidential material, arranges meetings, answers and processes telephone and personal enquiries; registers students; explains rules, policies and procedures; ensures the efficient functioning of the school office.<p> Directs, supervises and participates in the work of support staff and monitors the progress and problems of daily work flow while establishing plans to complete and solve them. Trains support staff and checks, reviews and supervises their work.<p> Prepares, maintains, and produces a variety of materials such as records, lists, stude
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LocationSurrey, BC
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
ApplyToEducation
#2768435
Advertised until
2024-06-25
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