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School: SOAR @Oakland

Job Title: SOAR Receptionist/Clerk

Category: Full-time

Classification: Operations/Business Office/Administrative

Work Year: 2012-2013

Job Description:

SOAR Schools is a new network of public charter schools serving the Denver Metro area. SOAR @Green Valley Ranch opened its doors to 235 Kindergarten through second grade students in August 2010 and now serves 310 students, K-3. The second SOAR school, SOAR@Oakland opened in Far Northeast Denver in August, 2011. Both schools will soon serve grades K-5.

SOAR Schools are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities to students in far northeast Denver. We offer an innovative, holistic approach to education that includes an academically rigorous and student centered curriculum, a commitment to teaching social and emotional competencies, a mandatory extended school day, a focus on nutrition, and daily enrichment opportunities. SOAR staff is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, so that they in turn, will grow into socially responsible citizens who will make a difference in the world.

The Receptionist/ Clerk at SOAR

Welcomes parents, children, and guests to the school;
Answers school telephone for the purpose of responding to inquiries, transferring calls, and/or taking messages. Checks attendance line and updates student records
Receives deliveries, mail, supplies and distributes accordingly
Performs clerical functions including scheduling, copying, filing and faxing
Support health clinic; medication administration
Provide translation and interpretation when needed Assist in supervision of students as needed

Qualifications

The SOAR Receptionist is the face of our organization. The ability to maintain a calm, courteous and professional demeanor at all times is essential.
Oral and written fluency in Spanish required;
High School diploma or equivalent;
Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications;
Job related experience in a school setting preferred;
Attentiveness, initiative, positive attitude and dependability
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions;

Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, and frequency may vary. This position will begin on July 1, 2012. Compensation is competitive; the SOAR Administrative Assistant is eligible to participate in the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA). SOAR is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions:

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to ssisneros@soardenver.org.

Date Posted: 2012-02-03

Closing Date: 2012-05-03

Start Date: 2012-07-01

SOAR @Oakland Profile

Address

SOAR @Oakland
4580 Dearborn St.
Denver, CO 80239

Contact Information

Web Site: http://soardenver.org
Phone: (720)287-5100
Email: mwaxman@soardenver.org

School Info

Authorizer: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Year Opened: 2011
County: Denver
District: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: K , 1 , 2
Educational Program: Other

Description

K-5 based on Future Leaders Institute in Harlem. In 2011-2012 SOAR@Oakland will serve all students in grades k-2, and Oakland Elementary School will continue to serve students in grades 3-5. In 2012-2013 SOAR II will serve all students in the building (grades k-5).