California Connections Academy - Administrative Assistant at California Online Public Schools - Careers
About the Employer
Since 2004, California Online Public Schools (CalOPS) has welcomed students into its virtual classrooms as a network of six tuition-free online public schools. Upholding its commitment to believing, connecting, and empowering all with empathy, the school strives to help students learn positive lifelong strategies for a successful future. Driven by a mission that prioritizes growth opportunities beyond academia and powered by the curriculum flexibility of a charter school, the WASC-accredited schools guarantee students receive the highest quality education.
Job Summary
Job Summary
School Summary California Connections Academy is a network of tuition-free public online schools for students in grades K–12. The network of schools is operated by the nonprofit California Online Public Schools and currently includes six schools serving students in 32 counties in California, including Orange and San Joaquin counties. California Connections Academy schools are accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Position Summary This position will be predominantly remote with the possibility of required in office days based upon location and business needs. Working remote or from our office, located in San Juan Capistrano or Ripon, CA, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative tasks of the school and charter network, such as answering phones and emails, receiving visitors, assisting the administration and teachers with administrative tasks, filing, generating reports, completing paperwork, mail and shipping tasks, updating and maintaining school and student records (both physical files and electronic), operating office equipment, assisting with school events, and other duties as assigned. Administrative Assistants may also take on specialized roles in the organization, such as support for the Student Services, Student Records, Attendance or Guidance Departments which require additional skills and training. Administrative Assistants may provide general support for the charter organization for staff and students who live in other areas of California. The Administrative Assistant will report to the Business Services Department and will be responsible for the successful completion of some or all the following tasks: Responsibilities Entering data into online student information systems; Generating reports and processing forms; Answering the phones and emails; Mail and shipping duties, Operating office equipment and maintaining office supplies Scheduling appoint
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Company Summary:
Connections Academy, a “school without walls”, is an innovative virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work collaboratively with students using a standards-based hybrid curriculum that includes both online and offline options. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new public schooling model that creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers by leveraging the latest technologies, capitalizing on recent policy initiatives and embracing a cutting edge approach to education. Connections Academy schools are achieving the best academic results of any multi-state virtual school company. 92% of all CA employees rated the company an A or B on the annual employee satisfaction survey.
Capistrano Connections Academy (CapoCA) is a charter school authorized by the Capistrano Unified School District enrolling K–12 students throughout San Diego, Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties and is accredited for grades K through 12 from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). CapoCA is expected to serve 1400 students in the 2010-2011 school year. 93% of all CA parents rated the program an “A” or “B” for the 2009-2010 school year. Both Connections Academy, LLC, and CapoCA hold accreditation from the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA).
Position Summary:
Working from the office in Aliso Viejo, California, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for daily administrative tasks of the school such as answering phones and email, receiving visitors, assisting the principal and teachers with administrative tasks, filing and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Entering data into the online student information system
- Generating reports.
- Answering the phones.
- Scheduling appointments.
- Speak with Parents and Students
- Assist school Principal with a wide variety of daily responsibilities
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications is essential.
- School experience preferred.
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Customer focused approach.
- High degree of flexibility.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced team environment.
- Must report to the San Clemente, CA office.
For more information go to www.connectionsacademy.com
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This position ranges from $20-21 per hour based on relevant education and experience.
Willingness to travel on occasion for school-based meetings (may require occasional overnight travel)
Comments and Other Information
This position ranges from $20-21 per hour based on relevant education and experience.
Willingness to travel on occasion for school-based meetings (may require occasional overnight travel)