Site Assistant

Overview

 

Site AssistantPart-Time

Pay Rate: $20/hr 

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Site Assistant, under general supervision, serves as a key operational resource by performing a broad range of program support functions, including assisting with attendance of students, completing or assisting with various duties related to the provision of excellent student services such as site and material preparation, data entry, scheduling, student record keeping, managing payment portal and program fees, and facilitating participation for neurodivergent students. May coordinate the snack program. The Site Assistant may provide backup coverage for absent staff to ensure continuity of services. The Site Assistant may assist with student discipline, coaching and training of staff, under the supervision of site leadership. Works on special projects, as assigned.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist site leadership with scheduling with student check-in and sign-out processes, ensuring accurate recordkeeping in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide professional, courteous, and responsive communication to parents during drop off and pick up periods.
• Support site leadership in ensuring all students, including those with unique and neurodiverse needs, are provided with opportunities to participate.
• Follow accommodations, behavioral support strategies, and help students participate in daily activities, transitions, enrichment and homework time, and recreational activities.
• Leverage inclusive, trauma-informed, and positive behavior support practices to support students, according to site leadership direction and considering internal policies and procedures.
• Organize and prepare educational and other materials for students and teachers; stores and checks resources.
• Enter and maintain accurate program data, including attendance and other documentation, into spreadsheets, forms, and/or other recordkeeping systems; ensure confidential information is safeguarded and in compliance with organizational policies.
• Assist with payment portal management and program fee tracking (if applicable).
• May coordinate the snack program, including placing orders, checking in and maintaining inventory of food products, and dispensing snacks.
• Perform general office duties, such as photocopying, faxing, filing as needed.
• Assist with room clean up, as needed or requested.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and others affiliated with Think programs.
• Supervise students and staff in the absence of other site leadership.
• Serve as frontline staff, as needed.
• Work on special projects, as assigned.
• Assist with coaching and training of staff and volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate professionalism and dependability by maintaining regular attendance, arriving prepared and on time, and fostering a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for students, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain close communication with Site Program Manager regarding planned or emergency absences.
• Maintain clean classroom and facility space.
• Maintain highest degree of confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
• Complies with Think Together, school district, and school site policies and procedures.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to speak and High School Diploma required.
• District-specific - 48 semester/60 quarter units and/or pass a pre-employment test.
• Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public-school setting.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting)
• Provide and maintain a clear tuberculosis (TB) test throughout employment.
• Reliable transportation is required to meet the needs of the position.
• While driving may not be a regular requirement, employees who operate a personal or company vehicle related to work location requirements must maintain, and provide Human Resources, proof of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

  Think Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.