Part-Time Front Desk Paraprofessional

New Liberty Innovation School

New Liberty Innovation School is a small high school within the Salem Public School district. We accept students' ages 14 to 22, who live within and outside of Salem. We are a competency-based school, which means that learning happens anytime and anywhere. Our program works beyond the scope of traditional high school education by providing students with small class sizes, real-world learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom, and personalized learning--the ability to focus on topics and projects of interest to each student. In addition to academic opportunities, New Liberty staff provides students with wrap-around supports and coaching, which enables them to engage in their learning and make academic and social-emotional progress. At New Liberty, we believe our three pillars (academics, essential habits, and career-readiness) are interlocking and help develop engaged citizens for success after high school. Whether a student is looking to restart their quest for a high school diploma, or simply looking for a more personalized and flexible learning environment, New Liberty offers opportunities to all students!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:45-12:30

Application Due Date: Open Until Filled

Position Start Date: August 28, 2018

Summary: Under the direction of the Principal of New Liberty Innovation School, the Front Desk Paraprofessional is responsible for providing daily security for the school building and property, completing light clerical tasks, and assisting with the monitoring of student attendance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors comings and goings of New Liberty and Salem Prep (neighboring school) staff and students, as well as visitors to both schools
• Escorts and assists students as needed throughout the building
• Monitors for vandalism, theft, and trespassing on school property
• Informs school administration of unauthorized personnel on campus
• Informs school administration of incidents
• Secures school building entrances, exits, and appropriate offices
• Monitors key access to school building and offices
• Monitors students leaving the building during school hours to ensure they have appropriate authorization
• Keeps up school phones and surveillance system
• Assists with monitoring of student attendance by entering attendance manually in Aspen each day and by making phone calls home when students are absent
• Assists with light clerical work including photocopying, creating and hanging signs, data entry, answering the phone and taking messages, managing a simple student database in Google Spreadsheets, and checking voice mail daily
• Assists with food services when lunch person is out
• Collaborates with the staff to establish and maintain the social, emotional health of the student body, and a positive, peaceful and safe culture at NLIS
• Follows direction of supervisor and assures safety of students at all times
• Additional duties as assigned by the Principal of New Liberty Innovation School

The Ideal Candidate:

• Is able to develop positive relationships with teenagers, while setting clear boundaries and remaining professional at all times
• Has excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Has the ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Expresses self clearly, both orally and in writing, including conveying and receiving messages clearly
• Practices exceptional telephone and e-mail etiquette
• Has basic computer skills, experience with Google docs a plus
• Accepts, seeks and/or takes initiative for new responsibilities, assignments and/or projects and initiates and takes action for improvements
• Responds confidently to the demands of work when confronted with change, adversity or other challenges (adapts well to change in the work environment)
• Positively represents the district; exhibits professional demeanor
• The position may include some lifting

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree
• A minimum of 1-year experience working in an urban school setting or similar environment
• Fluency in Spanish (Preferred)
• Must have positive interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with a variety of individuals

Paraprofessionals are district-wide employees and subject to the negotiated Paraprofessional Contract, as well as the rules and regulations of Salem Public Schools.

Position Type: Part-time

Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information
Liza Bento, Director of Human Capital
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Phone: 978-740-1115
Fax: 978-740-1279
Email: humancapital@salemk12.org