2025-2026 School Year - Office Assistant

Job Type Full time Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Schedule 9-months Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 pm CST Salary Range Group 2 from $18.06 to $22.48 per hour

Position Purpose: Responsible to represent the school building and district in a positive way to students, staff, parents, and the total community. Performs work of a general office nature that assists with the smooth operation of the building.

Responsibilities:
• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Processes student attendance.
• Operates office equipment.
• Preparation of mailings.
• Distribution of building mail and community/district flyers.
• Greets and directs visitors.
• Schedules appointments, maintains calendars, etc.
• Files records/memos
• Attends open house.
• Makes and receives phone calls, takes messages, routes calls.
• Provides appropriate first aid.
• Administers medications according to policy and regulations.
• Assists with Nutrition Service activities when needed.
• Performs duties in accordance with ESP Terms of Employment.
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with one year of practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Application Procedures

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email [email protected].

Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is dedicated to fostering an educational environment rooted in inclusivity and academic freedom. Our FPS Philosophies articulate our commitment to these principles, guiding our practices to ensure every student's success. We invite candidates to thoroughly review our FPS Philosophies as they reflect the foundational values and expectations for all FPS employees. By applying, candidates express their commitment to embracing and upholding these philosophies in their professional practice, contributing to a culture of excellence and inclusivity within our schools.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.