Administrative Assistant - Transition Bridge Program

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Administrative Assistant - Transition Bridge Program Job Description: Provides administrative secretarial support for the principal; coordinates and supervises general business activities and personnel of the program. Assists with setting up meetings for Bridge staff and coordinating IEP meetings with high schools. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Three (3) to five (5) years job related experience Experience in a special education environment preferred ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds Frequent sitting Occasional bending, squatting, or standing Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: --- Maintain the principals calendar, make appointments, schedule meetings and conferences.May assist in maintaining overall calendar of school and community events. --- Maintain files on personnel, including evaluations, other confidential information including emergency contacts and crisis management process. --- Liaison with district community relations alerting the district to crisis situations, good news, student celebrations, etc. --- May prepare and distribute a variety of regular and special reports for administration, the district and the state. --- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. --- Draft and produce letters, memoranda, reports, special projects; such as newsletters, handbooks and other related materials and documents in an accurate and timely manner. Deal with matters of a highly confidential nature. --- General budgetary responsibilities include: Monitor and maintain budget functions related to a number of accounts such as activity funds, general funds, grants and petty cash. Reconcile monthly budget accounts and prepare reports. Maintain school inventory. --- Coordinate a variety of building and staff activities: beginning and end-of-year check-in, registration, parent information nights, building security measures, etc. --- Continually look to improve administrative processes. --- Maintain proficiency in Workday, Aesop, Infinite Campus, Kronos, Enrich and other related technologies. --- Manage a variety of personnel functions, such as substitute teachers, staff leaves and leave records, pay sheets, and personnel hirings/terminations. Certifications: Education: High School or Equivalent (Required) Skills: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Effective Problem Solving skills, General computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office, Google), Has the ability to effectively communicate with the school and school District community as well as the public at large., Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job., Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision., Maintains a generally positive attitude., Observes all District policies and procedures., Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions Position Type: Regular Primary Location: Bridge Program - Lone Tree One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 222 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $20.35 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $26.92 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $20.35 USD - $33.48 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: August 7, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our communitys 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSDs Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - its a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our communitys future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.