Performs a variety of routine school-based support and pupil contact duties within the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS) by assisting teachers, administrators, and other designated professionals in non-instructional activities. Work may be clerical, administrative support, service oriented, involve monitoring activities in various school settings, and/or assisting students as needed. Duties are similar to work performed in former classifications such as Educational Assistant, Attendance Assistant, School Assistant, Lunch Aide, Parent Liaison Worker, 4 Hour Aide, 5 Hour Aide, and Transportation Assistant. Teachers, administrators, other designated professionals, or higher-level support personnel may assign tasks. The work is usually basic or can be readily learned on the job.
Essential Functions
- Provide clerical, administrative and/or general assistance in support of school programs and operations.
- May oversee student activity during transport to and from school on buses and assist School Bus Drivers by ensuring safe transport, pick-up and delivery of students. May monitor loading and unloading of students' passage to/from school buses. May attend to the special needs of children by assisting with the boarding and securing and special conditions of students being transported to and from BCPSS school sites on buses.
- May assist school administrations by performing support duties such as distributing lunch tickets, answering telephones, acting as receptionist, etc.
- May monitor student activity at lunch periods and during recesses as required. May escort students to restrooms and throughout school facilities, as necessary.
- May operate photocopier and other office equipment to reproduce instruction-related materials. May sort, collate, staple, and file materials. May type memoranda, letters, dittos, reports, tests, exercises, rosters, and other materials related to instructional programs.
- May order and maintain supplies, books, forms, etc.
- May maintain and complete inventories of books, equipment, and other materials. Performs indexing, filing and record keeping as required. May post data on student records, compile and record grades, and obtain information requested by teacher/others.
- May assist in establishing closer communication between the school, home, and community by disseminating school plan and program information, organizing parent groups, conducting workshops and meetings for parents, and participating in School Improvement Teams. May develop resource files and maintain records of parent involvement.
- May monitor student attendance via home visits, written communication, or telephone calls. May record reasons for non-attendance from teacher roll books and school files and maintains records of contacts with parents, school personnel and outside agencies. May participate in Informal Attendance for parents and students, Administrative Attendance Hearings with School Social Workers, and in faculty meetings to inform staff of interventions. May file truancy complaints with Juvenile Services and Violation of Compulsory Attendance Law with District Court. Works with school-based staff to encourage parent involvement in school activities to improve attendance and achievement of absentees.
- Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.
Desired Qualifications
Required:
- Requires knowledge and competency in business English, spelling punctuation, grammar and arithmetic, knowledge, and some understanding of child development.
- Requires good oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships; to meet and maintain performance and quality standards; to exercise patience in working with children; to work with children including those who have special needs; to understand and follow instructions; to make decisions in accordance with BCPSS policies, procedures and general practice; to work effectively with staff and children; to maintain clerical records; to perform routine and non-routine office tasks; to work with and provide a broad range of assistance to administrators, instructional staff and other school personnel; to operate office machines, to operate a computer keyboard and/or typewriter; to assist in boarding and exiting school buses safely; to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Certain positions require demonstration of knowledge and skill in using computers to input data or prepare documents or the ability to use various office equipment.
Preferred:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Full time or Part time
Full time
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications.?It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
- Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
- Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
- All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
- All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
Benefits?-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:?http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies?JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), ?JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), ?JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ?ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ?ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ?ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and?ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.?Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice. ? This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.? This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.
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