What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Clerk/Truancy Monitor position at GEO Academies, Baton Rouge, LA?
School Clerk/Truancy Monitor
GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning K-16 GEO Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into post-secondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.
About Us:
GEO Academies at Baker is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The School Clerk/Truancy Monitor is to assist Principal and Staff in overall business operations. The duties are but not limited to:
- Maintain all school and office equipment
- Manage staff and student absence reporting
- Assist Accounting and Accounts Payable Dept.
- Manage Student Data
- Perform receptionist responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of student enrollment
- Supervise and manage school lunch program including state required reporting
- Purchasing
- Assist School Compliance Officer with state mandated compliance reporting
- Work well with staff to contribute towards positive school culture
- Be cheerfully willing to work towards the better good of the school at times even when asked to assist with duties not in your regular work schedule
- Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
- Follow the school’s policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal
- Dress professionally
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma minimum requirement. Associates/bachelor's degree highly preferred.
- Proficiency Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to learn new systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
