School Secretary at OWN 1 ES - OWN - Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools

About Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools

Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools (OWNCS) are committed to educating students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners, based on an educational philosophy of inquiry, active and experiential learning, and social justice. 

Through our membership in the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition and the International Baccalaureate Organization, Our World Neighborhood, OWNCS commits to the goals of creating a diverse community of learners and educators who are encouraged to think critically, solve complex problems, and engage with people in an increasingly globalized and rapidly changing world.

Educators who join the OWNCS team must likewise be committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and acceptance. OWNCS is committed to providing high quality and continuous professional development opportunities that engenders critical thinking, self- reflection, and dedication to life long learning and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate for this position will embody confidence, exercise good judgment and must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including students and their families, colleagues, staff, and administrators.

Position Summary--School Secretary

OWN 1 Elementary School, located in Astoria, Queens opened its doors in September 2002. OWN1 ES is seeking a dynamic and talented school secretary to provide exemplary support for teachers, students, and parents. Our ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of OWNCS, an understanding and respect for the culture of the school community, and a desire for working in a school setting that fosters a love for children.

Bilingual (Spanish) is highly preferred.

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities

• Share commitment to the success of the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools.
• Support and fully participate in a school culture that focuses on student and adult learning.
• Set high expectations and standards for the office support staff.
• Support the school by offering organizational and technical assistance that ensures compliance with all local, state and federal guidelines and procedures.
• Support all efforts to provide opportunities for the community to be involved in student and school success.

• Support school Principal with managing back office, reports and filing.
• Provide continuous support to the CEO, Principals and all administrative personnel. Keep the CEO, Principals and Leadership Team informed of all necessary information including, customer and staff complaints and incidents.
• Answer and direct all incoming calls and coordinate the reception of all visitors to the school building.
• Collect information; prepare reports and correspondence as required by the supervisor.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Collate, copy and distribute materials as required by the supervisor.
• Adhere to policies and procedures related to the maintenance of all office records and student files.
• Track and maintain documentation, as required, for student files, parent contact, visitors, incident and accident reporting, student and employee tardiness and absences.
• Maintain good parent relations and communication through a positive manner and professional image.
• Utilize all features of computer programs necessary for completing the school reporting procedures.
• Work effectively with parents and staff and generate parent’s confidence in the school, teachers, and administration.
• Demonstrate genuine concern for the students and the staff by maintaining high personal standards and strong work ethic.  Be consistent and reliable in arrival and attendance as an essential function to assure the proper operation of the school.
• Promote good citizenship through actions as a role model.
• Accept responsibilities as delegated by the CEO, Principals and or other supervisory authority.
• Use technology, Power school, ATS, Microsoft suite, with efficiency for record keeping, administrative tasks, and communications.
• Share responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for activities important to the operation of the school.
• Conduct one-self according to professional, ethical principles.  Continuously strive to improve office methods, clerical techniques, and interpersonal relationships.
• Accept responsibility for marketing the school to the community.
• Display personal qualities that reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the school.
• Display pride in being a member of the school team and administrative staff.
• Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Manual.

Compensation and Benefits Program

Salary range is $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience, certifications, and education

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match contribution
• Commuter benefits
• Gym benefits
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Disclaimer

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required for this position.  It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, or reassign duties responsibilities to this job at any time.  The use of particular illustration shall not be used to exclude non-listed duties of similar kind or level of difficulty.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this position description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

OWNCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, actual or perceived mental or physical disability, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), sex/gender, gender identity, presentation, expression or nonconformity (including cisgender/transgender, non-binary or intersex status), marital status, domestic partner status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status, credit history, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (each a “Protected Characteristic”).

All members of the OWNCS community must commit to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities discipline, discharge and general treatment during employment.

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