20-21 Office Assistant (San Jose) at Rocketship Public Schools

About the Employer

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. Embodying core values such as authenticity, community, tenacity, innovation, and excellence, Rocketship is founded on three pillars: Personalized Learning, Talent Development, and Parent Power. Our innovative school model goes beyond traditional education by specializing in content areas like Humanities and STEM, enhanced with Learning Lab and Enrichment activities. We focus on nurturing the whole child, integrating social-emotional learning with a diverse enrichment curriculum, creating a holistic educational experience. Our schools are deeply interconnected with the communities they serve, fostering meaningful relationships with families and ensuring that our teaching not only educates but also empowers. With a dedicated leadership team and a staff that's passionate about educational equity, Rocketship is not just a network of schools but a movement, making strides toward a transformative impact on the national education landscape.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Rocketship is hiring for the position of Front Office Assistant and will work under the direction of the Office Manager. The Front Office Assistant is the first point of contact for parents and students when they come to school, as well as a resource to the school community. The Front Office Assistant should always exhibit professionalism, treat people with respect, and be firm but compassionate in how they address the day-to-day challenges of a rigorous and purposeful school. Responsibilies Enrollment, Student Information, and Attendance: Build strong working relationships with parents, families and staff Maintain complete and current student cumulative files Manage the Attendance process including contacting absent parents on a daily basis Administer Independent Study process for students with planned absences Collect doctor's notes and excused absence notes from parents for absentee documentation Work with current parents to solve problems and prevent student attrition Health, Safety and Discipline: Maintain emergency medical and contact information for all students Maintain complete and current immunization records for all students Administer basic first aid, distribute medication, maintain injury reports Be knowledgeable of all content in school safety binder, including emergency procedures Report all injuries and other school incidents to Human Resources Supervise students sent to the office for discipline and health reasons Administrative: Perform general clerical duties including answering phones, taking and distributing messages, sorting mail, translate documents and prepare general correspondence Provide support to the leadership team and teachers as necessary Use automated telephone system to send out school information as necessary Act as an interpreter, when necessary, in whole-school functions and smaller meetings Collect lunch, uniform sales money from parents and provide receipts for payments Requirements Excellent writt

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