JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BASED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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Job ID:

4230161

Application Deadline:

June 30, 2023

Posted:

April 24, 2023

Starting Date:

August 16, 2023

Job Description

The John F. Kennedy School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the School Based Administrative Assistant for the upcoming school year beginning in July 2023.  The School Based Administrative Assistant will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.   

The  

John F. Kennedy School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 600 students in grades  

K-5.  The John F. Kennedy School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.  

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages and provides a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative support in the major functional area of the school under the direction of an administrator; organizing and coordinating office activities and communications; providing assistance and information to building/district staff, state officials, parents and vendors. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

(include but are not limited to) :

Provide strong administrative support for the efficient operation 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 information in the District Student Information System including; maintaining student demographic information

Complete the student scheduling input into the Student Information Systems at the start of each school year and as students throughout the school year

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

Maintain attendance, time sheets, and coordination of substitutes, when needed generate and distribute documents and correspondence  

Responsible for Civil Rights Data Collection and school discipline reports 

Ability to work under pressure expediently in completing and managing multiple tasks at one time 

Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication including demonstrated knowledge of proper use of spelling, capitalization, word usage, punctuation and sentence construction required to compose mid-level correspondence and reports 

Informs personnel regarding a variety of procedures and program requirements for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal guidelines

Maintains a variety of confidential files and records, compiling pertinent information in assigned area for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of materials and complying with all federal/state/district regulations  

Monitors a variety of processes (e.g. budget, expenditures, program activities, etc.) for the purpose of adhering to legal and/or administrative requirements 

Prepares various reports and related documents for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others 

Processes documentation (e.g. mail, correspondence, work requests, information and programming needs, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.  

Procures office supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring adequate inventory within budgetary guidelines.  

Responds to inquiries from visitors and answers telephones for the purpose of providing information regarding District programs, policies, procedures and regulations and/or providing direction.  

Schedules various activities (e.g. appointments, meetings) for the purpose of making necessary arrangements for the assigned administrator.  

Supports assigned administrators for the purpose of providing assistance with their administrative functions

Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. 

Performs such other job related duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be designated by the Principal or other administrator

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 190 days

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary with 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 to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.

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.

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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

Saundra Watson, Principal

100 Dedham Street

Canton, Massachusetts 02021

Phone: 781-821-5080

Email: watsons@cantonma.org

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