This job vacancy announcement will remain Open Until Filled.This is an 8 hour/day position, budgeted at220 days per school year. This position will begin as soon as possible.

Hood River County School District offers a comprehensive benefits program, including family medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, paid sick leave and holidays, and payment into the employee's retirement account. Check out all benefits available to Classified employees on the HRCSD website, under Business Services Department.

Application Process:

In-district Applicants (Regular employees):

Email a letter of interest to Columba Jones, Hood River Valley High School Principal at columba.jones@hoodriver.k12.or.us; send a copy to Human Resources at human.resources@hoodriver.k12.or.us

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Complete an electronic TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following (all materials need to beincluded in your online application packet):

• Letter of interest addressed toColumba Jones, HRVHSPrincipal
• Current resume
• Three (3) recent letters of reference or the names and contact information for three professional references.

Job Purpose Statement: The job of Secretary II" is done for the purpose of providing clerical support to assigned personnel; communicating information to staff, students, the public, and other districts; orienting assigned personnel to their job requirements; ensuring compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements; and providing informationand direction as may be requested. This position is under the supervision of a building administrator and does not supervise other employees.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administers assigned programs and projects for the purpose of meeting district and/or state guidelines.
• Composes documents (e.g. correspondence, agendas, minutes, bulletins, reports) for the purpose of communicating information to school and district personnel, the public, state officials, and/or other agencies.
• Evaluates situations (i.e. involving other staff, students, parents, the public) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignments for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.
• Monitors assigned activities and/or program components (e.g. education code, district requirements, time sheets, attendance, program budgets, critical timelines, ) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements, utilizingGoogle Suite of programs, Excel and other databases.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. brochures, newsletters) for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures. Updates and maintains school website.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. schedules, agendas, mail, student records) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Responds to inquiries of staff, the public, parents and/or students for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.

Other Job Functions:

• Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Collects and processes funds (g., lunch, student body, special projects) for the purpose of processing within the guidelines of the district, state and auditors.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Oversees work assignments of others (e.g. assistants, new employees, student workers, volunteers) for the purpose of providing orientation to their job assignments.

Job Requirements:

Experience Required: Three years of responsible office related experience.

License Required: Valid Driver's License.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills to operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications include the Google Suite of programs, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Excellent organizational skills. Bilingual English/Spanish skills would be helpful.
• Knowledge of rules & regulations related to all aspects of human resource management, employment and wage and hour laws and regulations; budgeting, financial and statistical recordkeeping, standard office equipment. Website and social media site navigation and system upkeep. Proficient use of Excel and other databases.
  
• Abilities to sit/stand for prolonged periods, work independently, understand & carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/ hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work. Ability to use and manage multiple data base systems, website management, and the Google Suite.

Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working successfully in a fast paced office environment, with multiple interruptions. Prior experience working with secondary level students and staff.
  
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.

Licenses, Certification, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

The successful application will need to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and a fingerprint-based, nation-wide criminal background check, if not a current district employee. Proof ofCOVID-19 vaccination will be required upon hire, or qualify for an exception.

Hood River County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech orhearing impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.