SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Are you looking for a meaningful position in a building where everyone is welcome, appreciated, and respected? Are you a self starter who anticipates the needs of your team?
Do you love data, details and organization?
Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and University of Virginia's Partnership for Leaders in Education (UVA PLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs. Forest Park Elementary School is a Kindergarten through 2nd grade building with an enrollment of over 400 students.
What we offer: Eastpointe Community Schools can offer you a full time during the normal school day and benefits package. Membership into the East Detroit Educational Secretaries Association (EDESA), professional learning, and the opportunity to be part of a team. Working in an elementary school provides an opportunity to serve families and young children ages 5-8 in their first school experience. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators, staff who feel this work is a calling. Your dream is our team!
What we are looking for: If you are passionate about providing amazing customer service, providing accurate data collection, guiding young learners, and growing strong relationships with families, students, and our community, we are looking for you!
Location: Forest Park Elementary
Work year: Full time 43 weeks
Reports to: Elementary School Principal
Wage: Per EDESA agreement, Level I
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Standard office functions*
- Lunch count, bus issues, building names
- Weekly attendance and truancy reporting
- State testing coordination
- Kindergarten round-up at K-2 buildings
- Student and staff injury or accident reports, along with first aid
- Log in and out CA 60’s
- New registrations
- Fundraisers, student photos/yearbook
- Prepare awards and certificates
- Textbook/workbook inventory
- Hearing, Vision and Dental Screenings/Visits
- Immunization records
- Backup other administrative assistant if needed
- Performs other related duties, including special projects, as requested by the supervisor
*Standard office functions includes answering telephones, taking messages, customer service to parents and others who come into the school, use of copy machines and computer workstations, distributing mail, filing/recordkeeping, and the like.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Prior relevant work experience
- Moderate proficiency-MS Word
- Moderate proficiency-MS Excel
- Excellent Customer Skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of PowerSchool
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent judgment/common sense
- Able to work with interruptions
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Some bookkeeping/math skills
- Accurate telephone skills
- Skills testing may be required
Physical Demands:
- Ability to move about the office and building
- Ability to work at a desk for long periods of time
- Ability to use a keyboard, telephone, and basic office machines
- Ability to pull, push, reach, and/or bend in the use of office equipment
- Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
Work Environment:
- Indoor office, with occasion to be out in school building or district
- Noise from student passing times or office equipment
- Dealings with students, parents and staff
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any duties requested by his or her management that generally fit the job responsibilities.