* Communication Preparation Activities (30%)* * Develop a comprehensive communication plan for the schools overall public information and outreach efforts. This can include influencing others to join the mission and vision of the school. * Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies for public-relations operations, including student and staff privacy at the forefront. Understands FERPA and what it means to the school. * Prepare factual, compelling presentations to support the interest, goals, and strategic plans of the school. * Prepare information to be given at legislative committee meetings, Board of Public Education meetings, and other public groups interested in MSDB. *Communication Routines (40%)* * Develop, edit, and promote informational materials about school activities and programs on a wide variety of mediums. * Release informational materials through various communication methods, such as press releases, websites, and social media. * Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with people outside the school that can assist with promoting the good work at MSDB. * On occasion, represent the school to internal and external community groups, such as other state agencies, media, public, or groups that have an interest in the school mission and vision. * Work with the superintendent to respond to requests for information. * Update school websites with exciting news, image enhancements, promotional and informational materials. * Work to ensure effective and consistent messaging in all areas of communication. *Education Office Manager (25%)* * Serves as one of the first points of contact for the school when working with the public. This includes greeting visitors as they enter the building, assisting visitors/volunteers with sign in; greeting stakeholders that call MSDB during the school day on the phone professionally. * Makes parent and caregiver communication a priority over all other duties. Secretary is accountable for knowing individual student circumstances such as attendance, bussing, and changes in schedule. * Records and prepares log of all staff leave hours to be used bimonthly for pay periods along with managing the staff leave request Google Calendar. Assists with printing, collating, and verifying timesheet information each pay period.Manages the Staff Attendance Google Sheet. Schedules substitutes based on leave requests related to personal, medical, and school related (ER/IEP meetings, Assessments, etc.) absences. * Communicates schedules with paraprofessionals and substitutes by 7AM every morning via text messages. Coordinates changes in schedules when unexpected absences/needs occur throughout the day. * Coordinates van runs with the high school schedule and communicates with individual drivers. Also drives students to the high school when necessary. * Ensures that the main education office is professional and inviting to everyone that comes into the school. This can include; making sure the office is clean and clear of piles, the main entrance and office look inviting, and makes sure that the office reflects the beliefs of the school. This includes using ASL anytime a deaf/hard of hearing person enters the office area. * Knows and understands school policy and procedures adopted by The Board of Public Education. *Other Duties as Assigned (5%)* *Minimum qualifications (Education and Experience):* * High School Diploma or GED * Experience Work on Projects from beginning to end * Experience With Social Media and other Communication Methods *All applicants will be considered but the following is preferred:* * Bachelors’ Degree with a major in public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism. * Two years of directly related experience. * Other combinations can be considered. * Preferred experience providing support to executive staff. **Title:** *Public Relations Specialist* **Location:** *Great Falls* **Requisition ID:** *25140301*