Administrative Assistant - 10 month - Vacancy ID: 225166

The School District of West Salem is right next door to La Crosse in the beautiful Coulee Region of Western Wisconsin. Our 3 buildings are within walking distance of each other on an approximate 100-acre campus on the edge of town. Students in grades K-12 are issued MacBooks or iPads as part of its 1:1 digital learning environment.  The School District has approximately 1850 students within its three buildings.  Our district has a 4K-4 elementary school, 5-8 middle school and a 9-12 high school.  

Check out our testimonials video on our Employment Opportunities Page:

https://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us/content/district/employment-opportunities

West Salem Middle School is seeking an Administrative Assistant with strong phone, computer and clerical skills. Exceptional customer service skills are a must.  Working knowledge of Skyward preferred. Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft, Mail Merging, Canva and Creating Newsletters.

10 month position, 7:30 - 4:00

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

A. Maintain accurate records.

B. Sort and open mail and notify staff of package arrival.

C. Administer minor first aid in the absence of the school nurse.

D. Keep attendance records and call the homes of students not in school and not reported as absent.

E. Function as the building receptionist and greet persons entering the office.

F. Maintain student cumulative records.

G. Update the district website for the school.

H. Maintain the Skyward and Educlimber data system for the school building.

I. Maintain an orderly flow of communication with staff and parents/guardians West Salem School District Policy 941 2

J. Be knowledgeable of and carry out the West Salem School District policies.

K. As a representative of the school district, deal with the public and school employees in a courteous and professional manner.

L. Perform all other duties as the Middle School Principal, associate principal or the superintendent may determine. 

M. Ensure that all student records, both academic and personal, are kept confidential and are only shared with authorized individuals or entities, as permitted by FERPA.