The School Assistant is a key member of the operations team at New Visions Charter High Schools. The School Assistant is responsible for keeping the school organized and efficient while maintaining a professional and friendly environment for parents, students, and staff.
Characteristics
- Demonstrated commitment to the school vision and mission
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience and zeal for working in an entrepreneurial school environment
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Experience and/or passion for working with youth
- Detailed Job Responsibilities
Asset Management
- Distribute and secure laptop carts & equipment, textbookssupplies
Administration
- Cover telephones and reception desk in the front office as needed
- Maintain an inventory of office machines, equipment and supplies (copy paper, toner, staples, etc.)
Communications
- Assist with the preparation of bulletin boardproject materials
- Review and distribute mail/school email/phone calls to appropriate staff
- Duplicate, coordinate and distribute notices and curriculum materials as directed by the principal
- Create and proofread professional correspondence
Food Services
- Provide operational support for implementing breakfast, lunch and snack programs
Safety
- Assist in supervising student entrance/dismissal, locker rooms, lunchroom and hallway duty as needed under the direction of the principal and or other appropriate staff members
- Assist in the collection of permission slips and support of field trips
- Assist with in-school detention process
Student and Family Engagement
- Foster an attitude of cooperation and positive support with all school patrons and parents
- Coordinate process of late passes, bathroom passes, and any other authorized student movement within the building
- Escort student to and from bus/nurse as needed
- Collection of attendance reports and other administrative duties as required
Technology
- Assist with the distribution, collection and securing of laptop carts
- Keep track of supplies including overseeing the supply closet and assist in ordering supplies as needed (e.g., copy paper, toner, etc.)
- Assist with the delivery of supplies and equipment
- Learn and work with school specific adopted administrative technology (Google docs, email, DataCation, Haiku, etc.)
Additional Job Responsibilities
- Willingness to work non-standard hours as needed
- Additional responsibilities as needed to meet the needs of the organization
Experience
- At least 1 years experience in a customer-service oriented position
Qualifications
- High School Diploma w/Associates Degree Preferred (Associates Degree required)
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Google docs and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Access
- Ability to perform general office management tasks including maintaining inventory records, etc.
- Effective oral and written communication skills
New Visions for Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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