WAY High School - Secretary/Paraprofessional (25/75)

Watervliet Public Schools•Watervliet, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at WAY High School involves managing student enrollments, serving as a teacher mentor, and providing academic support in the lab. The role also includes managing daily office operations, maintaining student records using the district's student information system, ensuring confidentiality, preparing student communications, assisting with testing, and managing supplies. The policy of Watervliet Public Schools is to ensure non-discrimination in employment and programs.

Requirements

High school graduate required
Proficient in Google Suite and its applications including: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.
Extreme respect for confidentiality and professional discretion

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher preferred
Meet one of the following requirements: Complete at least two years of study at college (equal to 60 semester hours)
Obtain an associate’s degree (or higher)
Working knowledge of PowerSchool SIS or significant experience with a different student information system
Experience with Skyward or other procurement platforms
Demonstrated ability to multitask and shift priorities comfortably
Work collaboratively with other staff and administration and promote a collegial work environment
Regular, timely and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Manage and pursue new student enrollments.
Maintain an assigned caseload of students and serve as a teacher mentor.
Provide academic support and assistance to students with school-related work while they are present in the lab.
Manage day-to-day office and program operations, including greeting guests, answering phones, monitoring attendance, responding to emails, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate records.
Utilize the district’s student information system to maintain accurate and up-to-date student information.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all student and program information in accordance with FERPA and Pupil Accounting Manual.
Manage student CA-60 files.
Prepare student communications and program materials, including academic progress letters, announcements, newsletters, social media updates and other correspondence.
Assist with state-mandated testing and related testing procedures.
Monitor and maintain office and program supplies, equipment, and an organized lab environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.