Secretary to the Early Childhood Partners in Collaboration Preschool Program (EPIC)

Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 � 12th grade campuses.

The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work: The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Secretary to the Early Childhood Partners in Collaboration Preschool Program (EPIC) is directly responsible to the EPIC Preschool Building Administrator and indirectly responsible to the Early Childhood Coordinator.

Responsibilities

General Duties: Will provide professional clerical support to the EPIC Preschool Program; Reception; Will collaborate with Transportation Department to resolve transportation related issues; Filing; Computerized data entry; Accurate record keeping; Operation of office machines; Mail/fax/phone/in-person communications.

Specific Duties: Welcome and assist parents, and visitors; Answer phones; Take and route messages in a timely manner; Collect and distribute all mail, notices, etc; Preparation of preschool screening assessment information including: contacting parents, entering screening data, explaining program procedures (answer questions and provide general support); Accept registrations from incoming families daily; Processing all relative paperwork; Prepare packets/materials for division meetings and screenings; Enter and track program data including registration, transportation, and attendance information in computer, utilizing database, word processing and spreadsheet software; Make copies of documents as necessary or directed; Maintain efficient filing system for all records and financial data; Track student activity account(s) and submit monies as per procedures in place; Prepare and submit/enter requisitions as necessary for program; Keep inventory of supplies; Order and distribute supplies per procedures in place; Attend meetings and take notes as requested (overtime and/or Flex Schedule may occur); Assist with Mass and divisional summer projects as requested; Other job related duties as requested.

Assist and back up E.P.I.C. with duties as needed.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Strong Computer skills; Ability to do record keeping; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with the public. Bilingual Preferred. Salary : Class 1A/12 Months Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date. Only online applications will be considered.

Apply: www.wps60.org Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.