Description
STENO 3
12 MONTH POSITION
$25.47 TO START, MAX $29.79 per hour
Reporting to the Superintendent of Special Education, through the Executive Assistant, the Steno III co-ordinates and provides administrative and secretarial support for the effective day-to-day operation of the special education department. Duties include assisting the Executive Assistant and Superintendent with the development of board reports / presentations, correspondence (e.g. schools / parents, etc.), OnSIS reporting / reconciliation, IEP OnLine, SEAC meeting preparation, website management, SIP claim applications, PPE ordering and processing, transportation requests of individualized transportation, coordination of Section 23 programs (e.g. MOU contracts, PowerSchool registration, reporting, etc.), as well as providing day-to-day direct support to the principal(s) of special education, etc.
Qualifications:
Required: Advanced skills in various software applications, e.g. M.S. Office. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred: Knowledge of Simcoe County District School Board Policies, Administrative Procedures Memoranda and Numbered Memoranda. Knowledge of board approved software, e.g. JD Edwards, registration utility. Facility with programs utilized in special education, including IEP online.
Previous experience working in an educational environment.
The duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Steno III.
Testing will be part of the selection process.
The duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the job fact sheet for Steno 3.
Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,
even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on the deadline date. Cover letters may be addressed to Greg Jacobs, Superintendent of Special Education Services. Any application not received through the ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
To view the posting on the ATE website and apply for the posting:
1. Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc.) applicant account;
2. Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;
3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;
4. Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page;
5. Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.
Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax. Applicants requiring assistance in registering for ATE may contact the ATE Help Desk at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.
When determining who should be interviewed for the position, the Employer shall use only the information provided in the employee’s resume/application for the posted position in accordance with OPSEU Article 14.03(b). New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Criminal Background Check - Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
The Simcoe County District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices that provide equal opportunities for all applicants to be successful. We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion. In support of our Strategic Priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives to assist the Board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with our obligation under the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.
