Administrative Assistant

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Specialized Education Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves managing school office operations, including supply procurement, record maintenance, and receptionist duties. Additionally, the assistant supports teachers in delivering individualized services and monitoring student behavior and progress.

Qualifications

You possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, with advanced education being preferred. You are proficient in operating office equipment like phone systems, printers, and computers, and have a solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job Description

Company Overview

Shine on as an admin assistant 

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.


Overview

What you can expect to do.

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.


Responsibilities

  • Understands and implements SESI’s philosophy, policy and procedures relating to conduct, discipline, educational and attendance outcomes for students, staff and parents.
  • Orders and maintains adequate school and office supplies and within designated budget requirements. Ensures proper delivery and reviews charges for accuracy. Notifies vendor if there are any discrepancies and ensures corrections are made.
  • Operates a variety of office equipment, including phone systems, printers, faxes, copies and different computer application.
  • Maintains confidentiality and privacy of personnel, business and other confidential, sensitive, electronic proprietary information of Specialized Education Services and their current and past employees and current and past students.
  • Ensures state, municipal and federal compliance in the areas of upholding and enforcing maintenance of school records.
  • Distribution of school mail. Uses discretion in disseminating information. Is highly guarded with confidential information.
  • Receptionist duties as required- Answers phones and greets visitors and treats them in a professional manner. Directs call to appropriate person or screens calls as directed. Use judgment in interacting with employees and outside parties.
  • Monitor employee compliance around COVID-19 regulations and training completion
  • Enter data around enrollment, attendance, behavioral incidents, test scores as needed
  • Exhibits professional conduct with school colleagues, students and their parents in accordance with Camelot Education policies, procedures and work rules.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and to be determined based upon SESI needs and business requirements. 

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required- advanced education preferred
  • Ability to operate office equipment including, phone systems, printers, faxes, copies computers
  • Understanding of Microsoft office applications including word, excel and power point
  • Experience working in school setting preferred

Posted Salary Range

Starting from USD $21.00/Hr.
Physical Requirements

  • Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
  • Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
  • Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
  • Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
  • Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students
  • Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

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Specialized Education Services

We build bright futures. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) team members shine a positive light on students and advocate passionately for the unique learner within. As a national school network, we partner with local school districts to run in-district classrooms and stand-alone schools that meet the needs of special and alternative education students. Our individualized attention to students and engagement with families foster improved academics, positive behaviors, and life skills beyond the classroom. SESI, a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run classrooms, on-site, within district boundaries and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and other challenges. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students in day schools and in-district classrooms.
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