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Parent Coordinator, Aspire Tate Academy at Aspire Public Schools - Los Angeles County

Application Deadline

7/31/2013 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/4/2013
Contact
Talent Manager
510-434-5000
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive
Length of Work Year
2013-2014
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Aspire Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that currently operates 34 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving 12,000 students in underserved communities across California and will open schools in Memphis, TN in fall, 2013. Aspire is one of the highest-performing public school systems in California, delivering a rigorous ‘College for Certain’ education to students in grades K-12. An unrelenting focus on college preparedness led to 100 percent of graduating Aspire seniors being accepted to four year colleges or universities in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Aspire offers a high-quality education in six cities throughout California: Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto and East Palo Alto.  Visit Aspire Public Schools at www.aspirepublicschools.org. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Parent coordinator assists the Principal with administrative support for parent/student related activities. Upholds the mission and values established by Aspire Public Schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Parent/Community Involvement:

1. Send out monthly parent newsletters/calendars

2. Organize parent meetings/workshops

3. Lead the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), minutes & agenda

4. PAC: File Tardy Notes, Release Notes, Absence/Re-admit Notes

5. Answer any parent-related questions: volunteers, involvement

6. Outreach to community for fundraising, contacts, networking

7. Calculate parent hours & organize end of year banquet with certificates of participation

Student Support:

8. Assist ASB with any student events

9. Senior Class Advisor – organize and support events

10. Assist/organize/support student activities

All Office Staff:

11. Answer phones, take messages, check voice mails

12. Greet parents, answer questions from public

13. Call students out of class when required

14. Release students to parents/emergency contacts; verify emergency card if needed

15. Provide students/teachers first aid supplies

16. Take student temperatures; provide fair judgment regarding their health concerns

Other:

17. Organize fundraising events

18. Order items to sell for profit, chocolates, pizza, nachos, etc.

19. Distribute meals during nutritions and lunch

20. Organize and promote “Friday Treats”

21. Translate/proofread documents into Spanish

22. Assist families in filling out student interest forms

23. Other duties as assigned

 

Requirements / Qualifications

1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities: • Strong event management skills • Excellent relationship building and management skills • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills • Strong organization, time management and follow-up skills • High sense of urgency • Bilingual – Spanish speaking and writing • Demonstrated commitment to students and learning 2) Minimum educational level: • None 3) Experience required • 1-3 years of parent coordinator experience preferred, but not required

Requirements / Qualifications

1) Required knowledge, skills & abilities: • Strong event management skills • Excellent relationship building and management skills • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills • Strong organization, time management and follow-up skills • High sense of urgency • Bilingual – Spanish speaking and writing • Demonstrated commitment to students and learning 2) Minimum educational level: • None 3) Experience required • 1-3 years of parent coordinator experience preferred, but not required

Comments and Other Information

How To Apply :
To learn more about our schools and this specific opening, please go to Aspire Public Schools, where you can submit an online application.

Comments and Other Information


How To Apply :
To learn more about our schools and this specific opening, please go to Aspire Public Schools, where you can submit an online application.