MAIN OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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Job ID:

4236916

Application Deadline:

June 30, 2023

Posted:

April 28, 2023

Starting Date:

August 16, 2023

Job Description

Canton High School

 is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Main Office

 Administrative Assistant

 for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. 

The  Administrative Assistant

 will join a vibrant and supportive team that prioritizes collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District, building, and to our students, families, and staff.   

Canton High

 School is an inclusive community and serves over 900 students. We prioritize the educational experience for our students and staff and seek to promote a school culture and climate that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and high-quality teaching and learning. Positive relationships and a sense of community are essential priorities for all members of our school- students, staff, and families. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Main Office Administrative Assistant is responsible for maintaining a high level of organization in a busy school setting. This person will provide a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative support in the major functional area of the school under the direction of the principal and assistant principals. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

(include but are not limited to) :

Provide strong administrative support of the school’s main office.  

Establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and the general public. 

Support and maintain the school’s records and data in the Student Information System including; maintaining student demographic information, managing student and staff attendance, and overseeing the student discipline platform to enter and track disciplinary infractions and consequences.

Serve as an office receptionist; screening calls, warmly greeting and directing visitors, and referring inquiries as appropriate.  

Maintain student attendance records and procedures, timesheets, and coordination of substitutes/class coverage.  

Ability to work efficiently under pressure to complete and manage multiple tasks at one time. 

Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication in a professional manner.

Maintain a variety of confidential files and records, compiling pertinent information and complying with all federal/state/district regulations.  

Monitor a variety of processes (e.g. budget, expenditures, program activities, etc.) to ensure legal and/or administrative requirements are maintained.  

Procure office supplies and materials within established budgetary procedures.  

Serve as the primary point of contact for staff and community members seeking to meet with/speak to the assistant principals. 

Support administrators by providing assistance with their administrative functions.

Assist administrative personnel (including administrative assistants) to ensure the timely completion of required tasks/activities. 

Perform additional job-related duties and assume other responsibilities as designated by the Principal and/or Assistant Principals. 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Principals

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 190 days

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and benefits related to comparable districts

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out directly. 

Position Type:

Full-time

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Canton Public Schools!

Canton Public Schools is part of a welcoming community that has a deep, long-standing commitment to public education.

As a community, we believe in the promise of our children; we value the labor of our staff, and we respect the importance of our shared endeavor. We are educating students who will become the engaged, compassionate, and knowledgable leaders of our future.

The public schools are central to the life of Canton, and they therefore enjoy tremendous support from residents, non-profit organizations, town offices, and local businesses. We are able to thrive as a district because of the mutually supportive and respectful relationships built over many years among these groups.

We invite you to learn more about the Canton Public Schools. The best place to begin may be with our Strategic Framework 2018-2023, the guiding document that outlines the district's core values and long-term strategic priorities.

Welcome!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canton Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information

Jeffrey Sperling, Principal

900 Washington Street

Canton, Massachusetts 02021

Phone: 781-821-5050

Fax: 781-821-5052

Email: sperlingj@cantonma.org

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