Winter - Co-Op - Computer Science & IT - Durham Region

Position: Winter 2027 - Co-Op - Computer Science & IT - Durham Region
Location: Bowmanville

Job Details
The Durham District School Board acknowledges that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships, both historic and modern, with the territories upon which our school board and schools are located. Today, this area is home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that the Durham Region forms a part of the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Mississauga Peoples and the treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation.

It is on these ancestral and treaty lands that we teach, live and learn.
Our statement was co-created in partnership with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island.
Under the direction of the School Secretary and Principal to assist in maintaining the efficiency and continuity of the operation of the school to assist in communications with staff, students and parents. Duties may vary but will include some of the following:

Key Responsibilities
Provide clerical support

Type letters, reports, evaluations, newsletters and information to parents from school principal as well as from individual teachers; provide typing support to academic staff photocopy materials for school use
Open, scan, sort, distribute and file Board and postal mail; collect and post outgoing mail
Organize and maintain school files; retrieve files, documents and forms for administration and teachers
Order films for school by phone
Assist teaching staff with input and printing of report cards
Assist with the process of purchasing of school texts and consumables
Sort staff purchase requests, type on appropriate forms and forward to the purchasing department
On delivery of order, check delivery against invoice, stamp texts, sort and distribute delivered material to staff
Send appropriate invoices and forms to accounts payable department
Trace missing shipments
Maintain adequate supplies
Record and maintain the school supply accounts
Assist in maintaining school attendance records for staff and students
on a monthly basis check the teacher registers (daily student attendance) and prepare the monthly attendance report for the principal's review and signature
report teacher absences on computer to dispatchers and request supply, if needed
administer the student safe arrival program
-twice daily check each class' attendance folder
-if students don't arrive and parents don't call, then call parents
Assist in maintaining the school's teacher and student records
Register all new students to the school completing all the necessary forms and providing parents with information
Obtain student records from prior school if necessary and give them to the appropriate staff
Prepare transfers and necessary documents when a student leaves the school
Update each student file annually
Assist school public relations and communications
Present at all times a positive image and response to the public
Receive and respond to telephone callers and individuals courteously, in taking messages, in supplying information and in directing callers or visitors to the appropriate person
Inform parents or guardians of any potentially serious problems
Maintain and protect confidentiality of all matters pertaining to staff and students
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Secretary or Principal
Equipment Used
Computer/printer, electric typewriter, photocopier, adding machine, P.A. system
Qualifications
Secondary School Diploma with an emphasis in job-related areas of study, and up to six months related employment experience; and/or an equivalent combination of formal education and related employment experience.
Proficiency in word processing and computer keyboarding skills.
The ability to relate effectively to students, parents, and academic staff.
Additional Information
This is a 17.5 hour per week, permanent, 10 month position.
The current work schedule is 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday
Provide a current Criminal Background Check with vulnerable sector screening upon hire.
Equity and Inclusion
The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.
The DDSB is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates who bring a variety of…