At Rocketship Public Schools we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.We believe that every student deserves the right to dream to discover and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement develops exceptional educators and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents teachers leaders and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools we are unleashing potential.
Rocketship Public Schools is hiring for the position of Office Manager (OM) for our Nashville Region! The Office Manager is the first point of contact for students parents staff and community stakeholders. This key position is responsible for ensuring a safe friendly welcoming affirming efficient experience the the coordination of multiple measures and practices designed to support front office operations. The Office Manager serves as a resource to the school community and should always exhibit professionalism treat people with respect and be firm but compassionate in how they address the day-to-day challenges of a rigorous and purposeful school.
Location: 320 Plus Park Blvd Nashville TN 37217
Schedule: 7:00-4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Compensation is based on relevant years of experience ranging from $57675 - $61675 annually paid on a 12-month scale.
Essential Functions:
Enrollment Student Information and Attendance
Build strong working relationships with parents families and staff
Create and maintain complete and current student cumulative files
Enter student information into our student information system and keep this information up-to-date throughout the school year as enrollment or information changes
Manage the Attendance process including contacting absent parents on a daily basis
Coordinate the schools truancy process and communicate with parents as needed
Administer Independent Study process for students with planned absences
Collect doctors notes and excused absence notes from parents for absentee documentation
Work with current parents to solve problems and prevent student attrition
Health Safety and Discipline
Maintain emergency medical and contact information for all students
Maintain complete and current immunization records for all students
Administer basic first aid distribute medication maintain injury reports
Be knowledgeable of all content in school safety binder including emergency procedures
Report all injuries and other school incidents to Human Resources
Supervise students sent to the office for discipline and health reasons
Meals Finance and Facilities
Collect payments from parents
Manage collection of free/reduced-lunch application forms from all families during the school year
Collect lunch uniform sales money from parents and provide receipts for payments
Assist in managing and reporting day-to-day facilities problems
Execute responsibilities related to emergency situations as assigned by the Principal
Special Populations
Act as intermediary to communicate written or oral information given by parents to the ISE & EL teams
Ensure that all documents delivered or messages received are immediately given to ISE/EL
Maintain confidentiality regarding ISE students who receive special education services
Partner with ISE & EL Specialists on a school site to arrange IEP ISE or ILP meetings
Administrative
Perform general clerical duties including answering phones taking and distributing messages sorting mail translate documents from English to Spanish as well as coordinating the translation of other languages of our families and prepare general correspondence (school and Regional Office)
Facilitate arrangements for school activities logistics teacher development parent development and other activities
Design and facilitate a robust Parent/Community Engagement program aligned with the vision of the campus Principal
Provide support to the Principal and teachers as necessary
Use automated telephone system to send out school information as necessary
Act as an interpreter when necessary in whole-school functions and smaller meetings
Qualifications:
Spanish/English bilingual fluency required with excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge and cultural competence of the local student and parent community
Highly developed interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
Effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
Comfort in a start-up environment and ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to use a variety of software programs and quickly learn new ones
Managerial skills preferred
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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk hear and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent health and wellness benefits 403b retirement plan flexible spending account (FSA) and generous paid time off.
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for ourSexual Harassment Policy. For questions concerns or complaints please contact Human Resources.
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