Position Title: Campus Assistant, Full-time and Temporary

Classification: Non-Exempt                                 

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal                     

Location: Synergy Quantum Academy High School

Job Overview

Provides supervision of students and  instructional support to the teachers and students in the general education and special education programs. 

Essential Functions

Instructional Support

• Provide supervision of students and/or instructional support and behavioral support to students in both general education and special education classrooms, in small and large group settings.

Student Supervision

• Supervise students - before or after school (depending on schedule), during breakfast snack, and/or lunch,during P.E., and during class transition times;
• Monitor student restrooms and stairwells whenever possible;
• Help enforce school policies and procedures, including the school-wide discipline plan, throughout the entire campus;
• Assist with student supervision on field trips when needed;
• Ensure that school gates are locked at all times while school is in session;
• Become familiar with and help to implement the School Safety Plan; 
• Serve lunch, and/or snack to students in a professional manner and in compliance with all applicable laws, including those under the National School Lunch Program.

Student and Family Relations

• Help to maintain a positive, nurturing and achievement-oriented school culture that includes college preparation for all students;
  • Build relationships with families to keep them well-informed and support their needs;
  • Assist with and attend meetings on evenings and weekends when necessary..

Office Assistance

• Assist the front office staff with answering phones, filing, greeting visitors, parents or directing students as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend to student needs and injuries, report all student injuries and direct the students to first aid in the office if applicable;
• Assist with other duties as needed, including light custodial work (i.e., emptying trash, sweeping floors, ?emergency cleanup, etc.).

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

• Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish a plus;
• Positive communication and relationship-building skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Ability to type 35+ words per minute;
• Experience with student information systems such as Illuminate and Welligent a plus;
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs.;
• Positive attitude and friendly demeanor;
• Willing to take initiative and be a team player.

Education

       AA degree or 2 years of study at an institution of higher education

Synergy Academies is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, age, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other status protected by law.