Job Description

Title: Student Support Services AssistantDivision: School-wideReports To: Assistant Principal of Student Support (oversight by CEO and Principal)Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Year-round)Hourly: $21.00-$24.00 $12,000 Temporary Cost of Living Allowance and MWA BenefitsPosition SummaryThe role of the Student Support Services Assistant is to provide administrative support to the Assistant Principal of student support as well as the dean of students role. The Student Support Services Assistant contacts parents, collects written statements from students and staff, enters data in PowerSchool and other systems to track student discipline and support progress, files returned suspension forms, organizes documents and files in school drives, and provides data to the deans, AP of student support, Principal, CEO, and COO upon requests. May also assist with preparing students for restorative conferences. Professional orientation, strong communication skills (verbally and in writing), organization, adept in utilizing technological tools, flexibility, and problem-solving are keys to success in the role. Primary ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Support

• Support the Assistant Principal of Student Support in the preparation and dissemination of school discipline forms and communication with parents/guardians.
• Take written statements from students and staff related to school infractions.
• Make sure all paper and electronic forms are up-to-date and organized in the dean's offices, along with pens, pencils, erasers, and any materials needed for restorative conferences.
• Participate in meetings, professional development, and in-service training programs as assigned.

• Identify student activities, such as student clubs or athletics, that you can get involved in to build positive relationships with students.
• Share questions/concerns about students with a dean, social worker, or AP of Student Support in order to proactively flag any larger concern or seek additional support for the student.
• Track and utilize data to share the successes and challenges of groups of students and individual students with leadership and targeted communication to families about improvements.

• Attend any school-wide staff meetings and training and/or assigned training.
• Communicate proactively regarding any sporadic absences and seek supervisor approval for any planned absences outside of established vacation windows.
• Adhere to and model any expectations for staff conduct as outlined in the Staff Handbook.
• Follow all compliance requirements and norms, such as mandated reporting obligations.

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Making Waves Academy’s mission, core values, standards, competencies, and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Participate in the school community – attending school competitions, performances, assemblies, and extracurricular activities.

• Take on projects and administrative work as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Frequently walk across the middle and upper school campus, or climb stairs.
• Participate in campus supervision duty each week – Monday through Friday frequency may vary based on each semester’s supervision assignment.
• Lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand on a stool as necessary, and sit for long periods.

• Minimum two (2) years working in an administrative position with similar responsibilities
• Experience working with students and families from historically underserved communities
• Creativity in event and activity planning
• Consistency and timeliness in attendance and task management

• Highly effective and professional written and verbal communication skills with staff, students, and families
• Ability to adapt and align on school-related initiatives
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and focused on outcomes
• Ability to communicate with and build relationships with students and their families in the culturally and linguistically diverse MWA community
• Ability to uphold and reinforce school policies and procedures when addressing students and families
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrate an understanding of technology and literacy learning platforms (PowerSchool, Canvas, Blackboard, Google Drive and Calendar, Slack, etc.)
• Professional orientation – appearance, communication, organization, and attitude

• Associate’s Degree required

• Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis, and other employment clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred

Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with its obligations under the law, MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy

Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists); color; gender, (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity, whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty (40) and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Pregnancy Disability Leave (“PDL”) law, Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), or laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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