Assistant To The Director Of Curriculum And Instruction

Serve as assistant to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and English Language Learner Programs (Educational Services), performing a variety of responsible daily secretarial duties and additional "project" assignments (short-term and long-term in nature), of above average difficulty, with minimal supervision; and performs related work as required. Bilingual desirable. Education and Experience Required: High school graduation or its equivalent required, Business College, college training or bachelor's degree desirable. Must have varied secretarial and clerical experience, preferable in a high school environment or district office. Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and proofreading techniques, District policies, rules and regulations applicable to the local school. Computer experience required. Qualifications: Knowledge of: High school procedures and modern office practices. Functions and clerical operations of an executive office. Meeting planning and negotiation techniques. Computer operation and database/spreadsheet management. Correct preparation of business correspondence. Filing systems and file/archive management. Telephone techniques and etiquette in dealing with the public. Knowledge and use of business forms and their creation. Ability to: Perform a variety of secretarial work involving use of independent judgment. Set priorities and maintain focus on goals to complete multiple projects by established deadlines. Perform in a variety of executive office environments and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with district certificated and classified staff, private business community, other school districts, and with the San Diego County Office of Education. Assert oneself and meet/greet the public in situations requiring tact, diplomacy and poise. Prepare reports and compose letters independently with accuracy and speed. Act calmly and sensibly in stressful situations, and promote chain-of-command decision making. Keyboard at a minimum rate of 55 words per minute. The Fallbrook Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, sex or sexual orientation at any district site and/or activity. Any offer of employment is subject to a criminal history check and drug screen. Subject will be barred from employment if he/she has a prior conviction for a serious or violent felony or a positive drug screen.