Assistant to the Chief Academic Officer

Atlanta Speech School • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Atlanta Speech School provides an unmatched opportunity to learn from both peers and experts in the field, and to contribute to the School’s growing body of knowledge. Beyond seeking proficiency, we work to construct a Deep Reading Brain for each child at the School and, through our Rollins Center for Language & Literacy, every child beyond the school. Deep reading requires learning to make connections between what we read to what we think, feel, and do. Through deep reading, children develop empathy, hone critical thinking, and go on to make the greatest possible difference in the lives of others. We believe in connection over compliance. Rather than silencing children, we teach them to listen - and to think, to question, and to solve. Our staff works together to know and serve each child from within an intentional learning ecosystem that is as joyful as it is rigorous. Our practices are grounded in structured literacy and built on the sciences of healthy brain development, language acquisition, and the construction of the Deep Reading Brain. This work is intentionally centered around critical thinking, empathy, problem solving and the development of executive functions. We are committed to providing a community through which all our students, families, and staff show up safely as themselves and for each other. As stewards of this environment, it is our responsibility to ensure safety extends to every person, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, family structure, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of their identity. The School has never turned away a child in need of services based on their family’s financial circumstances. The Atlanta Speech School is currently seeking applicants for a full-time/temporary Assistant to the Chief Academic Officer position, effective February 2 – May 1, 2026. This is a 12-week assignment. This position provides administrative and programmatic assistance to the Chief Academic Officer.

Requirements

• Analytical and detail-oriented with a proven record for producing quality work within timelines
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, organizational skills, time management skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Exercise independent judgment, decision-making abilities, and a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong Proficiency in Office 365: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Docs, FACTS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate internal scheduling for the COA, including arranging meetings with directors and staff.
• Collaborate with administrative partners to coordinate meetings that involve cross-functional participants.
• Provide limited support for external scheduling as needed, in collaboration with designated team members.
• Monitor and maintain staff licensing files, including collecting, organizing, and filing professional development (PD) certificates.
• Serve as a point of contact for staff questions related to licensing paperwork and PD documentation.
• Provide additional support during annual or seasonal licensing visits, under the program lead's direction.
• Monitor Georgia Promise Scholarship portals.
• Track submissions and assist with processing and follow-up when families submit required documentation.
• Help ensure timelines and requirements are met by coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Collect receipts and assist with expense tracking for designated staff and teams.
• Support expense coding and documentation in collaboration with finance and administrative staff.
• Ensure timely submission and organization of expense-related materials.
• Work in cooperation with other school assistants as a backup to cover phones, the front desk, and the lower lobby desk.
• Take messages or fields/answers all routine and non-routine questions.

Benefits

• This 12-week/full-time position offers a generous benefits package, including health/dental/life/vision, and long-term disability insurance; the School subsidizes health insurance premiums for staff and families.
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, a 403(b) Plan, reduced-cost Atlanta Speech School services, complimentary meals during working hours, vacation, and accrued sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed