School Leadership and Support Specialist

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Position Title: Specialist, School Leadership and SupportDepartment: Instructional ServicesReports To: Chief Academic OfficerFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum education level is a high school diploma with two to three years of secretarial, accounting and bookkeeping experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

8 Hours/230 Days

Support Staff Salary Scale (Grade 12)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, responsible for providing direct administrative and clerical support to the assigned administrators and programs. Conducts such duties as project management, bookkeeping, word processing, data entry, establishing and maintaining files and records, responding to inquiries from multiple stakeholders, managing calendars, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials
• Assists the executive level directors by performing a variety of complex or specialized secretarial and administrative duties.
• Maintains the calendar and schedule for the executive level directors.
• Maintains and processes correspondence for the executive level directors.
• Assists the executive level directors with preparing documents, reports and presentations.
• Supports administrators in planning, organizing, setting up, and breaking down leadership events and meetings.
• Manages the technical aspects of the high school course catalog in collaboration with the Executive Director of High Schools and Postsecondary Pathways.
• Coordinates course numbers/codes, honors applications, innovative course applications, etc. with the District and South Carolina Department of Education.
• Assists the Executive Director of High Schools and Postsecondary Pathways and school-based graduation coordinators with planning and executing graduation for the District high schools.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to processes related to course management and other aspects of the job.
• Conducts a wide variety of bookkeeping duties including, but not limited to, maintaining financial records, recording transactions in subsidiary ledgers, summarizing and balancing entries, transferring data to general ledgers, identifying and correcting incorrect postings, maintaining and coordinating budget related transactions, etc.
• Receives, verifies and processes purchase orders from schools and/or departments and keys information into computer; verifies purchase orders against invoices for payment; enters fixed asset information into computer systems; communicates with vendors as needed.
• Maintains files on financial activities.
• Performs secretarial and clerical duties associated with office activities.
• Prepares and maintains employment, payroll, benefits and attendance records as assigned.
• Assists in assembling information for external auditors as needed.
• Effectively uses personal computing devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Budgetary responsibility as delegated by supervisors. No supervisory responsibility.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. Advanced knowledge of the principles of office management and organization. Knowledge of and skill in the preparation, maintenance and submittal of various district, state and federal records and reports necessary for the position. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation and utilization of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Advanced data entry, mathematical, accounting, word processing, and written/verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public. Knowledge and skill in software and systems applications necessary for the position. Ability to demonstrate high level application of technology devices in the performance of daily activities.

Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conducts duties in an office environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to maintain constant attention and meet deadlines. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting/moving of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds. Local travel is required; no overnight travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office and technology equipment.

The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.