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School: SOAR @Oakland

Job Title: Office Adminstration

Category: Full-time

Classification: Operations/Business Office/Administrative

Job Description:

SOAR Administrative Assistant

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 Administrative Assistant at SOAR

Maintains attendance records;

Manages student files and Infinite Campus (the student data system) and runs a variety of data reports;

Compile and edit correspondence, including calendars, forms, newsletters; completes data entry and record keeping;

Translation of school documents

Maintains communication systems between staff, students, parents, and school committees

Responsible for student records management – incoming and outgoing requests

Assist students/parents with busing questions and needs

Responsible for the upkeep of the emergency binder to ensure it is always up to date

Provide support health clinic as needed

Welcomes parents, children, and guests to the school; answers phones and greets visitors as needed

Assist in supervision of students as needed

Qualifications

ü Oral and written fluency in Spanish required;

ü Must have an Associate degree or equivalent experience;

ü Knowledge of Denver Public Schools policies and procedures preferred; experience in a school setting required

ü Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; Self starter

ü Ability to think critically, solve problems and maintain positive relationships with staff and parents;

ü Able to manage multi-step projects and deadlines, and problem-solve when challenges arise

ü Great attention to detail; high degree of accuracy

Hours

8:30 AM - 5:00 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: 2012-05-25

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).