Clerical Substitute

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Samueli Academy is a non-profit 7-12 public charter school in Santa Ana, CA. Its mission is to ignite the passion within all students to reach their greatest potential through a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Samueli Academy offers youth an innovative and student-centered choice for their education. This includes on-site housing for foster youth who need a stable living environment in order for them to excel academically.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: On-Call Bilingual Clerical Substitute

Employment Classification: On-Call, Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Office Manager

Position Summary: The On-Call Bilingual Clerical Substitute will provide general clerical support at the school site, filling in with all departments including Administration, Front Office, Food Services, etc.

Requirements

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Assists students, staff and visitors on-campus in a warm and friendly manner.
• Answers phone calls and provides information. 
• Assists in inventory control and receiving, check-in and sorting of meal deliveries.
• Receives and sorts incoming deliveries of mail/packages for the school.
• Provides administrative assistance to the Head of School, school staff and students.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail; processes outgoing mail.
• Performs filing and copying tasks as needed.
• Additional duties include being able to cover campus supervision responsibilities, including monitoring common areas, assisting visitors, supporting student movement, and helping maintain a safe and orderly school environment.

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience Requirements:

•  High School Diploma or GED equivalent  
• Bilingual English–Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking) required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth in an organized setting; 2 years of clerical experience preferred.
• Computer literacy required.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and build positive relationships with adolescents under stressful conditions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and directly with students and visitors regarding campus expectations.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and conflict-resolution strategies effectively.
• Ability to give clear and concise directions regarding behavioral expectations.
• Ability to move about campus quickly and effectively.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance; position requires DMV clearance.
• Pre-employment screenings include a criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification.

Essential Qualities:

• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, values.
• Possess the belief that all students, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements: 

• Position may require use of personal vehicle. 
• Working environment is both indoors and outdoors. Physical requirements include walking, climbing stairs, standing for thirty minutes or more, sitting, typing, bending, and lifting up to approximately 25 lbs. Normal or corrected vision and hearing to supervise students. Normal ability to speak to communicate with students and staff.

Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Academy

Samueli Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.