Placement Administrative Assistant

Description

Job Overview:

Stephen Gaynor School’s Placement Office is devoted to working with each student and family whose child is preparing to transition from Gaynor to their next school. The Placement Office is seeking a part-time Placement Associate working 21 hours a week. 

This role will be an integral part of the Placement Office, working closely with the Director of Placement, the Assistant Director of Placement and the wider Gaynor school community. 

Essential Functions: 

• Manage assigned projects and tasks 
• Coordinate, schedule, and participate in Placement related meetings
• Takes notes during conversations/meetings
• Conduct calls and emails to families, staff members, other schools, etc.
• Manage personal and team calendar 
• Track needed documents related to exmissions, including collecting, organizing and maintaining all current materials for potential future schools
• Create, organize and maintain all student files and documents
• Organize and prepare mailing of school reports, transcripts, recommendation forms, and student writing samples
• Create, track, and maintain checklists for parents, teachers and students
• Assist in the organization and execution of Placement Office events, including attendance at the events.
• Create, execute and track all parent and student surveys.
• Support students, including in Placement Prep classes, helping students prepare for the application process for their next school.
• Attend full faculty and staff meetings. 
• Willing to commit to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting inclusion, belonging and equity through their work in the classroom and school community. 
• Ensure a commitment to the school’s DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, anti-racism and anti-bias of all kinds.
• Be an active member of the Gaynor community.
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates degree required 
• Experience and/or openness to working with elementary and/or middle school-aged students and families
• Experience working with or knowledge about children with learning differences is a plus 
• Ability to initiate and implement projects and see through to completion
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills  (both written and verbal) 
• Strong organizational skills
• Detailed-oriented with strong time management skills 
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work as part of a team 
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality 
• Experience working with Google Suite (e.g. Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) 
• Familiarity with Veracross (preferred) 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to an equitable experience for all students and families

Stephen Gaynor School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program. Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and contact details for at least two individuals who can supply reference letters upon appointment. 

Please apply online at Employment Opportunities.

THE GAYNOR DIFFERENCE: UNLOCKING EACH STUDENT’S POTENTIAL

A pioneer in special education founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright children with language-based learning differences.

At Stephen Gaynor School, students with learning differences develop essential academic and critical thinking skills through individualized and evidence-based approaches, empowering them to reach their full potential. Students learn to advocate for themselves and others while actively building an inclusive community, a sense of belonging, and a belief in their own possibilities.

Nearly 400 students ages three to 14 attend our school with a range of learning differences, from Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to speech, language, and reading delays such as dyslexia. With more than 60 years of experience in special education and a dedication to continuous improvement, Gaynor has the expertise to help children break down barriers to learning, build self-esteem, and realize academic success.

Our expert staff provides an unparalleled level of personal attention in a nurturing environment, allowing students to be academically challenged yet supported every step of the way.

Children leave Stephen Gaynor School full of smiles and self-confidence, well-prepared for the next step on their educational journey.

Our Diversity Mission: Stephen Gaynor School is dedicated to promoting and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within our school community. We recognize, value, and celebrate many types of diversity, including neurodiversity, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, ability, religion, sexual orientation, family composition, language, and gender identity/expression.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Stephen Gaynor School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Gaynor is committed to building a culturally diverse and anti-racist workforce. We provide opportunities for employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).

Salary : $25 - $30