We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central services employees.
DCPS serves 50,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 118 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central services staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.
The primary responsibility of the Assistant, Strategy & Logistics is assist the Director or Manager, Strategy & Logistis with ensuring that all school operations are high functioning. In support of the Director or Manager, Strategy & Logistics, the Assistant also will support a wide range of operational functions, from finance and student data systems, to facilities and supplies.
The Assistant, Strategy & Logistics must be able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, families, visitors, and community partners. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, extremely organized, creative and solutions-oriented, systematic, and committed to these goals.
This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.
The Assistant, Strategy & Logistics will report to the the Director or Manager, Strategy & Logistics..
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
Communications
- Helps ensure an orderly, responsive, and friendly school.
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Greets and documents all visitors.
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Responds to concerns from students, families, and colleagues promptly and effectively.
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Manages phones, including answering calls, re-directing calls, taking messages, placing calls, and creating school announcements.
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Manages mail, including distributing received mail and making mail drops.
Student Information Systems
- Assists with the student enrollment process.
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Assists with systems for tracking student attendance.
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Manages the collection and maintenance of student, personnel, and school information (e.g., receiving forms and paperwork, tracking missing forms, managing databases, updating contact information, and keeping records current).
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Processes student applications.
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Assists the attendance compliance team.
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Ensures that student attendance compliance documents (such as SST & Court Referral documents) are accurate and up to date.
School Events
- Assists with logistics and preparations for school events and activities as needed (e.g., making photocopies, setting up for events, and making phone calls to confirm attendance).
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Participates actively when needed in faculty meetings and other meetings.
Finance and Purchasing
- Assists with on-site components of school financial systems, such as purchase orders, payroll records, and financial forms.
Overall School Functioning
- Assists with school maintenance and supply systems.
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Completes all necessary duties for the successful and orderly functioning of the school (e.g., hallway supervision, arrival/departure transitions, and participation in field trips) and other such duties as assigned by the Director and/or Manager, Strategy & Logistics.
As necessary, assists with duties related to:
- Technology
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Facilities and property
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Human resources management
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Food and transportation
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Regulations and reporting
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Scheduling
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External relations
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Student recruitment
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Health and safety
Please note: This position is not required to conduct home visits.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
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Experience working in an office environment.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing.
- STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
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COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
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EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
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EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
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TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
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JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact dcps.eeo-ada@k12.dc.gov.
