Job Description
Who We Are :
Pathways In Education (PIE) is a public charter school serving grades 9-12 in the Shreveport community. Pathways considers the unique needs of every student, allowing access to small group classes, guided independent study, online courses, and experiential learning, to address each student's individual strengths and needs.
Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Pathways is the place for you! PIE is looking for educators and staff that are warm, outgoing, authentic, passionate and inspiring.
Our Ideal Candidate Will :
- Maintain a center waiting list and conduct public random drawing to select eligible students for enrollment when space becomes available.
- Help market / sell the program.
- Meet and greet students and potential students as they enter centers.
- Manage paperwork, scheduling, calling, and set-up for all student orientations, testing, and designated classes.
- Administer, score, and schedule all assessments for student placement including, but not limited to the pre- and post tests, graduation proficiency tests, and computer proficiency survey when applicable.
- Assist with registrar duties by securing and providing student immunization records, transcripts, IEP, LEP and free or reduced lunch documentation when applicable.
- May notify a student's district of residence (or applicable school) upon enrollment and withdrawal from the school
- Maintains inventory and orders center office supplies, curriculum materials, and designated center and student forms.
- Stock shelves and keep supplies organized.
- Receive and put away delivered center materials including, but not limited to, student orientation forms, workbooks, textbooks, and office supplies.
- Check voice-mail, deliver messages and re-schedule student appointment times when necessary.
- Maintain center cleanliness and tidy up the center after each ½ day session. Help keep the center bright, cheerful and welcoming for students.
- Assist teachers in answering phones, filing units and tests, and working with students when time permits.
- Act as receptionist for the center.
- Refer students with special needs for testing.
- Present initial orientation to all incoming students and parents.
- Answer questions on program enrollment eligibility
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
Ability to connect with students and motivate them in a positive way.Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Working knowledge of office equipment, especially the computer.Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Education and Experience :
Minimum high school diploma or its equivalent requiredBachelor's degree preferredOne year experience in an administrative capacity preferredPerks and Benefits :
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 401k plan.PIE provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba and China as well as U.S. based trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California.We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make PIE and our students successful.To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.la.pathways in education.org.
Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.