Administrative Assistant - Behavior Support

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking an administrative assistant to support behavioral programs and day-to-day school operations. You will collaborate with teachers to assist small groups, manage records, and handle communications with parents.

The role requires experience in a school setting, good Microsoft Office skills, and a focus on confidentiality. Expect routine data entry, supply management, and campus support in McKinney and Plano locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced education preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting.
• Experience with behavioral support.
• Ability to operate office equipment and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Implements SESI's policies regarding conduct, discipline and attendance for students, staff and parents.
• Orders and maintains adequate school and office supplies within budget; coordinates with vendors.
• Operates a variety of office equipment and computer applications.
• Maintains confidentiality of personnel, student, and school information.
• Ensures compliance with state, municipal and federal record-keeping requirements.
• Handles receptionist duties: answers phones, greets visitors, screens calls.
• Monitors compliance with COVID-19 regulations and training completion.
• Enters enrollment, attendance and behavioral data as needed.
• Supports SESI policies and work rules at the McKinney and Plano campuses.

Skills

School experience

Behavioral support

Office equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shine on as an administrative assistant - behavioral support

Company Overview

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

Overview

Advance student potential-and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

What you can expect to do.

Responsibilities

• Understands and implements SESI's philosophy, policy and procedures relating to conduct, discipline, educational and attendance outcomes for students, staff and parents.
• Orders and maintains adequate school and office supplies and within designated budget requirements. Ensures proper delivery and reviews charges for accuracy. Notifies vendor if there are any discrepancies and ensures corrections are made.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, including phone systems, printers, faxes, copies and different computer application.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of personnel, business and other confidential, sensitive, electronic proprietary information of Specialized Education Services and their current and past employees and current and past students.
• Ensures state, municipal and federal compliance in the areas of upholding and enforcing maintenance of school records.
• Distribution of school mail. Uses discretion in disseminating information. Is highly guarded with confidential information.
• Receptionist duties as required- Answers phones and greets visitors and treats them in a professional manner. Directs call to appropriate person or screens calls as directed. Use judgment in interacting with employees and outside parties.
• Monitor employee compliance around COVID-19 regulations and training completion
• Enter data around enrollment, attendance, behavioral incidents, test scores as needed
• Exhibits professional conduct with school colleagues, students and their parents in accordance with Camelot Education policies, procedures and work rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned and to be determined based upon SESI needs and business requirements.
• Support Mckinney and Plano campuses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required- advanced education preferred
• Ability to operate office equipment including, phone systems, printers, faxes, copies computers
• Understanding of Microsoft office applications including word, excel and power point
• Experience working in school setting
• Expereince with behavioral support

Posted Salary Range

Starting from USD $48,000.00/Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.