The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for Anticipated main Office Secretary for Paris Elementary School in South Paris, Maine.  

Paris Elementary School is located in South Paris and serves approximately 400 students in grades PreK-6. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with their colleagues to encourage, inspire, and support the learning process for all students.

OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

TITLE: School Secretary

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent

2. Computer proficiency required
3. Human relations skills
4. Organizational skills
5. Experience preferred

REPORTS TO: Principal or designee

JOB GOAL: To provide for the effective and efficient operation of the office so that the maximum positive impact on the education of students can be realized.            

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports the District’s mission and goals.
2. Oversee, manages and evaluates the office routines and procedures associated with a productive and efficient office.
3.  Schedules appointments and makes arrangements for conferences and interviews, as directed by the Principal or designee.
4. Maintains confidentiality.
5. Welcomes visitors, provides routine information and directs inquiries to appropriate personnel.
6. Maintains such student records as required.  Keeps necessary files updated and accessible.
7. Enrolls new students, where appropriate.
8. Assumes responsibility for the overall appearance of the office.
9. Maintains a record of budget and petty cash monies, as well as separate school accounts in coordination with the Central Office business staff.
10. Dispense medication to students and administrators.  First aid as assigned by the   Principal or designee
11. Performs other tasks assigned by the Principal or designee.

As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors -  as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. Our District maintains close partnerships with multiple community partners and recently started an Employee Life Navigator program intended to add an additional layer of support for all staff. 

OUR MISSION

The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

CORE BELIEFS

Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:

• Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
• Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
• Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
• Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
• Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

OXFORD HILLS REGION

The Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17) comprises the towns of Norway, South Paris, West Paris, Oxford, Waterford, Harrison, Hebron and Otisfield. MSAD 17 shares vocational resources and accepts students in its Oxford Hills Technical School programs from the RSU10 School District towns of Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner. Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is located within the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

The Oxford Hills offer a variety of outdoor resources for anyone wishing to enjoy the region, whatever the season. The area boasts more than ten lakes and ponds for outdoor recreation, a land trust with hundreds of acres for skiing, snowshoeing, and is in close proximity to several downhill skiing areas! Community support for Oxford Hills athletics and extracurricular activities is very strong and represents the robust regional commitment to the students and schools within the district.

Applicants must complete the entire online application, and include a copy of Maine state background check and fingerprinting. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 
Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.