High School Administrative Support Secretary (180-Days)
Job Overview
The High School Administrative Support Secretary (180-days) is responsible for providing essential support to Cougar Academy (CA) students and maintaining a positive and safe school environment.
Responsibilities
- Cougar Academy Support:
- Regularly update and maintain grades for all PAHS students within the CA program.
- Send reminder emails to all CA students regarding upcoming assignments and academic progress.
- Communicate with CA students about their progress, offering reminders or additional support where needed.
- Coverage for Rear Atrium Door:
- Provide supervision and support during class changes by monitoring the rear atrium door.
- Ensure safe and orderly entry and exit of students from the rear atrium during these transitions.
- Building Monitoring:
- Walk the building during class transitions and breaks to monitor student behavior and ensure a safe environment.
- Oversee restroom usage to ensure students are adhering to school policies.
- Administrative Support to PAHS Office:
- Provide assistance to the high school office or student services with various administrative tasks, including mailings and organization of materials.
- Support the school's daily operations with other duties as assigned.
- Lunch Monitoring:
- Supervise students during lunch periods to ensure proper behavior.
- Maintain restroom usage during lunch and ensure that students are following policies, including restricting the use of cell phones in restrooms.
- Library Support:
- Assist with check-in and check-out of books and technology.
- Assist with shelving books as needed.
Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Must comply with the requirements of the Pennsylvania School Code.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college coursework or relevant experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in current technology, communication tools, and software applications.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing priorities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Able to communicate and interact with students effectively.
- Able to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Additional Information
- Working hours for this position are 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, every day school is in session.
- Minimum starting rate of $17.26 - $21.32 per hour - credit will be given for relevant experience.
- No district paid health benefits; coverage available for purchase at 100% employee cost.
- A $500 healthcare stipend is provided annually in June.
Interested in Applying?
To apply, submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/palmyra/onlineapp/ OR email your cover letter and resume to HR at HR@pasd.us. All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest and resume. If hired, a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and FBI Background Check will be required. For our online application, we want you to submit your application if you are interested in being considered - even if you do not have all the required items at the time of application. If you do not have all the items required at the time of application, please submit a Word.doc with an explanation of where you are at in each process to be able to submit your application by the deadline. For example, if you are waiting on a letter of reference, simply upload a Word.doc that states "requested reference letter from [NAME] on [DATE]." Upon receipt, log back into your account and replace the Word.doc with the actual document received.
Contact Us
If you have questions, contact HR. Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources
Palmyra Area School District, District Office
1125 Park Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078
angela_hepner@pasd.us (preferred)
(717) 838-3144, Option 9