Hamilton Middle School

4845 136th Avenue
Hamilton, MI  49419

Position:  Office Secretary

Location:  Hamilton Middle School

Reports to:  Building Principal

Job Description: Hamilton Middle School is seeking an energetic, personable, team player who enjoys working with students. Applicants must also be skilled at providing outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment in which interruptions are the norm and the ability to be flexible and multi-task is essential.

Qualifications:   The ideal candidate for this position must also be:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Passionate about spending time with students and building relationships.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• A positive contributor, who is forward-thinking.
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Self-directed and able to take initiative in day-to-day and crisis situations.
• A creative, solution-oriented, problem solver.
• Comfortable providing medical intervention and ongoing medical support to students and staff members as needed. (Training to support specific ongoing medical conditions, as well as the distribution of medications will be provided)
• Knowledgeable regarding PC computer systems and Google Applications (Drive, Calendars, Docs, etc.)
• Skilled in word processing (Microsoft Word, Google Docs) and spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)
• Proficient with data entry and management of various web-based databases such as PowerSchool (School Connects), MUNIS, MICR, FinalForms, RedRover, and Foxbright.
• Experienced with payroll processing.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Hours: 40 hours/week for approximately 40 weeks of the year

Rate of Pay: $17.61

Working Conditions:  Hamilton Middle School is a 5th-8th grade building and home to approximately 750 middle school students, including 2 special education programs, and approximately 65 full/part-time staff members.

Posting Deadline: Open until filled 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, read, operate a computer or other devices, reach with hands or arms, and may occasionally push or lift up to 25+ lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

WHO ARE WE?

Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district located in West Michigan south of Holland and east of Saugatuck.  Our well-maintained district consists of four elementary buildings (Bentheim, Blue Star, Hamilton Elementary, and Sandyview) along with one middle school, one high school, and Hamilton FLEX (Virtual, Blended, and Shared Time options). Hamilton prides itself on being a big district (135 square miles) with a small-town feel.

Hamilton Community Schools is one of 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD). Our district consists of 400 employees and over 2,400 full-time students and 1,100 non-public students in a variety of programs and formats. Hamilton Community Schools is known throughout the state as a premier district balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation to meet the needs of each learner. The focus on PK-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts makes Hamilton a destination district.  WE are HAWKEYES!

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Submit an application, cover letter and resume using the online application system on the Hamilton Community Schools website www.hamiltonschools.us

https://hamiltonschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=179 

Any questions can be sent to Liz Morehouse, Principal - emorehou@hamiltonschool.us 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.