Position Type:
Educational Support Personnel
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
Location:
Orono Middle School
Description: Middle School Principal's Head Secretary
Job Summary:
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Provide support to the middle school principal and assistance to building staff as needed and as directed by the principal.
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Provide leadership in creating a welcoming atmosphere in the Middle School office and assist students, parents, visitors, and vendors who come into the office in obtaining necessary information.
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Ensure top-notch customer service to parents, students, and staff members.
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Plan, coordinate, and ensure that the Principal's schedule is followed and respected.
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Provide oversight and support for Middle School engagement efforts, recognition programs, and administrative-level correspondence; these must align with the mission and adopted strategies of the Orono Public Schools, and are often time-sensitive.
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Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues throughout the school system to exchange or convey information.
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Assist the Principal in preparing and disseminating communications in a variety of formats, including web, social media, email, mass mailings, press releases, and emergency communications
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Manage a variety of special projects for the Principal as assigned or designated.
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Facilitate the daily operation of the office.
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Coordinate all staff absences, including preparation for substitute teachers; maintain the automated substitute system, prepare timecards, and provide instructions. Call for substitutes as needed.
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Review and respond to emails, voicemail, phone messages, and written correspondence.
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Schedule repairs, order supplies, report meter readings, monitor fax, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
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Enter purchase orders and code invoices to be paid by accounts payable.
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Use fines' databases to collect/record fines, and make deposits.
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Arranges substitute coverage for teachers.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Preferred experience:
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Associate or Bachelor's Degree
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Previous work in a school office setting
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Previous work as an administrative assistant in a school setting
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Previous experiences with Frontline and Synergy data management systems and State Discipline Reporting are preferred.
Building/Site: Orono Middle School
Schedule: 8 hours/day 260 days/year
Bargaining Group and Level: ESP Responsibility Level IV
COMPENSATION
Hourly Wage: $23.00-$26.37
INSURANCE
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Single Health: 90% Covered by District
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Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
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Family Health: 75% Covered by District
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Dental: 100% covered by District
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Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
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LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
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Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
VACATION AND HOLIDAYS
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Vacation: 10 Days.
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Holidays: 11 Paid Holiday/Year
OTHER BENEFITS
Incentive Pay: 1%
RETIREMENT/PENSION
Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs
District Website: www.orono.k12.mn.us
Contact:
Kim Van Eyll, Middle School Principal
952-449-8450
[email protected]
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370
[email protected]