Bilingual Office Paraprofessional (Non-Instructional)

Spring Lake Park Schools is a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose – "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student. We are recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking.

About the role

This is a 7.0 hour per day (7.5 hour work day) position at Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary. The successful candidate will greet families and guests, answer phones and direct phone calls, assist with attendance, participate in safety team, perform typical clerical duties with accuracy in a school setting, and provide student support throughout the building when needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet families and guests
• Answer phones and direct phone calls
• Assist with attendance
• Participate in safety team
• Perform typical clerical duties with accuracy in a school setting
• Provide student support throughout the building when needed
• Handle confidential information
• Perform tasks proficiently while handling frequent interruptions and multi-tasking

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills, creating a welcoming environment for students, families, and staff
• Professional, friendly, positive, and cooperative work style
• Ability to work with many types of people in various circumstances
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Previous clerical experience (office management, secretarial, or bookkeeping) in an education setting preferred
• Above average word processing/keyboarding and other clerical skills
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Infinite Campus
• Training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment
• Ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision
• Effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel
• Hold either a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree OR passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (available in the Human Resources Office and can be taken after a job offer is obtained)
• Ability to pass pre-work physical and complete PCA training

Qualifications

Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) preferred.

Pay

$20.75-$24.20/hr. Additional $0.75/hr differential if employee holds a bachelor's degree.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD)

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.