Office Paraprofessional-Highlands Middle School

Northview Public Schools • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office Paraprofessional at Northview Public Schools is one of the first people seen at the building when students or parents come in. The office paraprofessional will help keep track of attendance, help students and parents with their needs, maintain the school webpage, and assist the building administrative assistant and principal in tasks that make the building run smoothly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma minimum
• Experience with computerized management systems (Preferably Synergy)
• Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail when performing daily duties
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks and work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced busy office environment
• Excellent telephone skills
• Ability to think on your feet to problem solve
• Highly motivated self-starter who is able to work independently
• Able to establish priorities, maintain multiple tasks, and work effectively and efficiently in a busy office environment
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to maintain sensitive confidential materials and information
• Flexible with a good sense of humor, high standards, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to deal with challenging parents and students and a calm and caring demeanor
• Positive, caring and passionate about students, parents and staff needs

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree or higher preferred

Responsibilities

• Answering the phones
• Filing
• Tracking student attendance
• Updating student records
• Assisting students and parents with various needs
• Maintaining and updating building webpage including calendar
• Helping out in the lunch room when there is a shortage of help
• General upkeep of the office setting so that it remains presentable
• Cleaning and assisting other building staff with general office tasks when needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED