Elementary School Secretary Assistant (0.8 FTE - Permanent 10 month)

COPE

Comp. 26-353

Closing date: 2026-07-13 @ 4:00 pm EST

Elementary School Secretary Assistant - Permanent 10 month

Location: R. Ross Beattie Senior Public School and W. Earle Miller Public School

Start date: August 24, 2026

Vacancy Details: 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week)

0.40 FTE at R. Ross Beattie Senior Public School

0.40 FTE at W. Earle Miller Public School

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Position Summary: Provide support to the School Secretary in daily office operations, student attendance management, and other related duties as assigned by school administration.

Education/Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma in Office Administration or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with board-specific software (e.g. Aspen, SparkRock) is considered an asset.

Skill and Ability:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality at all levels within the organization
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines.

Compensation:

Salary in accordance with the current COPE collective agreement $24.89 - $27.89 per hour (+ vacation pay in lieu of vacation)

Interested Candidates:

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at and on Apply to Education at . Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

DSB1 may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants, as defined under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). AI is not used to make final hiring decisions. In DSB1, final hiring decisions are made by DSB1 staff.

Additional Information:

Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation:

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Jonathan Byer Lesleigh Dye Board Chair Chief Executive Officer

2026-07-06