Administrative Assistant - Kesling Intermediate School

Administrative Assistant Position at Kesling Intermediate School; 200 days per year/ 8 hours per day

QUALIFICATIONS: High-school diploma (minimum); Previous secretarial experience

SPECIAL SKILLS: Exhibit competency in the following areas: computer applications (MicroSoft Word/Excel/Publisher); ability to handle receptionist duties and correspond-dence; must work well with people in the office and the school community; must be able to function as a team member and maintain confidentiality.

By submitting this application I authorize LaPorte Community School Corporation to check my employment history including, without limitation, evaluations, criminal arrest and conviction record, reference checks, and any investigatory information possessed by any private or public employer or any state, local, or federal agency. I further authorize those persons, agencies, or entities that the La Porte Community School Corporation contacts in connection with my employment application to fully provide the La Porte Community School Corporation any information on the matters set forth above. I expressly waive, in connection with any request for or provision of information, any claims, including without limitation, defamation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy, or interference with contractual relations that I might otherwise have against the La Porte Community School Corporation, its agents and officials, or against any provider of such information. It is also understood and agreed that any misrepresentation, by me, in this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or separation from the employer's service if I have been employed.

Before an individual can work with students or have his/her name submitted for approval to the Board of School Trustees, the candidate must complete the background check authorization (at a cost of $15.00--cash or check) and the background check must receive a "cleared" rating. Additionally, the individual must complete a federal I-9 form (providing appropriate identification documents); tax forms; a direct-deposit form (with an attached voided check); and, view training videos at the Educational Services Center (approximately one hour in length).

Health, dental, life, LTD insurance; membership in Public Employees' Retirement Fund; 4 paid holidays; 8 sick, 2 family illness, and 4 personal business days awarded annually (prorated for less than a full year of service); severance benefits upon retirement.