School Support Specialist
Cresthaven Academy Charter School exists to provide a comprehensive education to our scholars that develops the whole child through academic excellence, physical wellness, emotional health, and character enrichment. Our school is built on the belief that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed when given equal access to a high-quality education. Each of our scholars will be empowered to overcome challenges and equipped to sustain their success in school and beyond.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School opened in August 2016 with 75 kindergarten scholars, and adds a grade each academic year until we are a K-8 school. All Cresthaven Academy scholars receive access to the best educators and resources, serving to actualize each child’s potential and setting them on the path to college. Cresthaven Academy Charter School is supported by Cresthaven Academy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Foundation exists to support the school and teaching staff in all things outside of classroom instruction, reducing the risk of burnout and raising academic standards by allowing educators to focus on their scholars. Together we incorporate comprehensive support for scholars and families into the education model, including an afterschool program, in order to inspire excellence in character, identity, and academics in each child.
Cresthaven Academy is focused on supporting excellent teaching that closes the achievement gap. We recognize that teachers are the most important in-school factor contributing to student achievement. We also value leadership and support staff because they facilitate, encourage, and help to foster the developmental growth of scholars to achieve physical, social and mental well-being by providing quality care and expertise in their respective roles.
Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision of the assigned manager, employees in this classification participate in the formation and oversight of joint projects between Cresthaven Academy Charter School and districts, schools, and community groups ensuring a working understanding of projects and desired outcomes. Performs a variety of complex and responsible clerical, technical and outreach duties to facilitate, coordinate and track joint projects with districts, schools, and community-based groups; may plan, coordinate and organize department- sponsored projects and activities and coordinate flow of communications for supervisor. District/School Support Specialists work independently and research, distribute/communicate information gathered from varied sources to complete assignments. Coordinates, attends and participates in project meetings and presentations, and events including preparation of materials, flyers, and multi-media/social media resources. Collaborates with districts, schools, and community based groups to implement, work through, and complete joint projects with Cresthaven Academy Charter School.
DUTIES:
- Provide complex and responsible clerical support to assigned managers and stakeholders on joint projects
- Act as receptionist and liaison in person, by phone, mail, and email with appropriate staff and districts, schools, and community group members.
- Ensures the smooth flow of information between and among all stakeholders and, as appropriate, the public
- Coordinate meeting activities, including room and food arrangements, contacting and monitoring contracts with presenters, designing flyers and tracking registration procedures
- Provide technical assistance to the department and clients on materials and equipment related to joint project training and presentations
- Input information and maintain websites and other online resources related to joint projects
- Develop and assist with new services and location expansion on joint projects ? Make appointments, maintain appointment schedules and calendars; make travel arrangements
- Compose, review and proofread a variety of documents that may include interoffice and client communications, work orders, forms, letters, memoranda, bulletins, charts, flyers, and brochures
- Order, receive and distribute a variety of supplies and equipment; maintain levels of inventory as required
- Obtain information on prices of material, equipment and supplies
- Gather, organize and prepare information for reports, meetings and presentations and identify and assist in securing needed resources for joint projects
- Encourage active involvement and investment of students, schools, volunteers, and community.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit accurate and timely reports.
- Use technology to maintain student records.
- Create and maintain a variety of files and records; including databases, forms, reports, mailing lists and correspondence
- Prepare, code, distribute and file purchase orders and invoices
- Assist with procedures and operations for joint projects
- Use information and communication technologies for the purpose of creating a wide variety of materials including reports, flyers, grants, charts, PowerPoints, websites, and general correspondence; utilize spreadsheets, data retrieval and data entry.
- Independently gather, organize, prepare, review and verify complex information for documents, presentations and reports
- Monitor joint project goals and outcomes
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- Earned Bachelor's Degree preferably in psychology, education, or other related fields.
- Basic computer and technology skills.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations.
- Other related duties as assigned by the Lead Administrator
Cresthaven Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. Cresthaven Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.