Elementary School Secretary

The DSBN is a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for kids, and helps every student achieve success. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the office or in the cafeteria, we know it’s the dedicated staff who bring our mission to life – you are what creates a child’s school experience, and contribute to students reaching their full potential.

We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

Applications through  are invited for this position from properly qualified employees within the system presently covered under the scope of the District School Board of Niagara Office, Clerical and Technical Group, and shall be directed to the attention of Human Resource Services. Resumes from applicants outside the bargaining unit will not be accepted for this posting. Applications must be done via Apply to Education.

POSITION: One (1) Permanent Half-time Position
- Elementary School Secretary

LOCATION: Plymouth Elementary School

RATE OF PAY: $28.29 - $33.38 per hour

SCHEDULE: 17.5 hours per week - 10 Month Position

The successful applicant to this position will be required to assist the Principal in the efficient administration of the elementary school office. The functions include producing report cards, correspondence, staff lists, newsletters, registrations, desktop publishing, inputting of student assessment data, website maintenance, etc. Applicants are required to administer attendance as well as handle School Banking/School Cash Online (petty cash, deposits, electronic transfers, etc.)

and electronic requisitioning through Sparkrock.

A thorough knowledge of Ministry of Education reports and guidelines is required. Demonstrated proficiency with IBM compatible equipment, MS Office (Word, Excel), Aspen, as well as other electronic systems, and a general knowledge of office procedures and school programs is required. Proficiency in spelling, punctuation and grammatical usage, excellent communication skills and the ability to handle contacts with tact and courtesy are required.

Applicants must possess proficiency in desktop publishing, budgeting, as well as registration of non-resident students and in working with student transfers.

Applicants must have Grade 12 education (a minimum one-year College diploma in Office Administration is preferred), including or supplemented by courses in keyboarding (min. 60 words per minute). Applicants must have the equivalent of ten (10) working months of clerical/secretarial experience in a school or other Board setting within the past two (2) years, which demonstrates proficiency in the functions described above.

• All applications are accepted through Apply To Education
• Applications packages should include:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

• We thank all the candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. Weencourageand welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from:
Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively…