Downingtown Area School District
10-month Administrative Assistant - Counseling at Downingtown High School West
Downingtown Area School District, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States, 19335
Position Type:Support/Administrative Assistant
Date Posted:11/20/2024
Location:Downingtown HS West
Date Available:12/16/2024
Closing Date:12/03/2024Position : 10-month Administrative Assistant - CounselingLocations : Downingtown High School WestPay Rate : $19.63 per hourSchedule : 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 210 days per year (10-months)Benefit Eligible : YesEffective Date : December 16, 2024
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for a
10-month Administrative Assistant for Counseling at Downingtown HIgh School West.
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:Communicate openly to build relationships and trustPartner with team members to see the TEAM succeedDemonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growthEmbrace and support a safe and inclusive environmentEagerly and enthusiastically support student learningStrive to be kind and reflectiveFocus on the solution and put people firstLead by example!Job Summary:
Assists counselors in providing general information to students and parents pertaining to the counseling department and to the college and career process. Facilitates the general operation of the counseling department.
Qualifications:
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.High school diploma.Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research.Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to diplomatically interface with students, parents, teachers, staff, college representatives, and employers required.Good typing skills required.Experience operating office equipment, performing clerical tasks, and maintaining files and records required.Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
(Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)
Provides administrative support, sorts all mail, files, copies, calls/locates students for guidance counselors and Special Education Department, answers incoming phone calls, and records and forwards accurate messagesGreets students, parents, faculty, and visitors who come to the Guidance Department.Comforts students who are upset and refers them to the appropriate counselor.Assists students and parents in utilizing services within the Guidance Department (phone calls, copies, inquiries, transcripts, schedules, enrollments, transfers, and withdrawals).Schedules appointments for students, parents, counselors, and school psychologist.Maintains both the copy and fax machines in proper working order.Schedules and administers correspondence test for students.Maintains database for students who are hospitalized or enrolled in special programs.Provides grades, discipline records, attendance records, and mail report cards to Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) and Young Parents Program.Coordinates appropriate military forms.Adheres grade/credit label to each student's cumulative file.Assists counselors with course selection and Graduation Project materials.Maintains transcript maintenance file.Processes, prepares, updates, and documents transcript requests, including letters of recommendation, from current junior and senior students, colleges, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), college coaches, and alumni students.Prepares and processes Permission to Evaluate (PTE) forms and Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP) for special education students. Forwards Evaluation Report (ER) to Special Education Department for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.Prepares and coordinates appropriate materials for two summer orientations of new students.Creates and maintains position procedure outline to describe day to day duties of the position/department as needed.
DASD Benefits Information:
Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need
Medical Coverage through IBX - PPO plans only
No Primary Care Physician necessaryNo referrals requiredIBC has extensive local and national networks
Prescription Coverage through CVS/CaremarkDental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO
Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers
Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA)
Eligibility - No Waiting PeriodAll employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.
Eligible DependentsA legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District's health benefit plans.
New Hires or Newly EligibleYou have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections. If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you.
Flexible Spending AccountsBenefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account. DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account. This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Support for the Whole You
Fitness Program
Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days. www.ibx.com/reimbursements
Nutritional Counseling
Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues. In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverages, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!
Telemedicine
The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you. The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.
Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS)As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members. You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.
Student Loan ForgivenessAll DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Find out more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceLife BenefitPays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $60,000
Income Protection BenefitPays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per monthPaid Time Off
10 sick days annually3 personal days annually for full-time employees; 2 annually for part-time9 paid holidays per year
Tuition ReimbursementPro-rated 75% of tuition if grade of 'B' or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.
Salary IncreasesMinimum of 3.3% per yearRetiree Benefits
Personal Days PayoutSick Days Payout
EOE
Attachment(s):
2024-2025 DASD District Calendar.pdfCounseling Administrative Assistant_HS - F15.pdfTeamsterContract_7-1-2022 through 6-30-2027.pdf
Date Posted:11/20/2024
Location:Downingtown HS West
Date Available:12/16/2024
Closing Date:12/03/2024Position : 10-month Administrative Assistant - CounselingLocations : Downingtown High School WestPay Rate : $19.63 per hourSchedule : 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 210 days per year (10-months)Benefit Eligible : YesEffective Date : December 16, 2024
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for a
10-month Administrative Assistant for Counseling at Downingtown HIgh School West.
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:Communicate openly to build relationships and trustPartner with team members to see the TEAM succeedDemonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growthEmbrace and support a safe and inclusive environmentEagerly and enthusiastically support student learningStrive to be kind and reflectiveFocus on the solution and put people firstLead by example!Job Summary:
Assists counselors in providing general information to students and parents pertaining to the counseling department and to the college and career process. Facilitates the general operation of the counseling department.
Qualifications:
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.High school diploma.Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research.Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to diplomatically interface with students, parents, teachers, staff, college representatives, and employers required.Good typing skills required.Experience operating office equipment, performing clerical tasks, and maintaining files and records required.Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
(Abbreviated - Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity)
Provides administrative support, sorts all mail, files, copies, calls/locates students for guidance counselors and Special Education Department, answers incoming phone calls, and records and forwards accurate messagesGreets students, parents, faculty, and visitors who come to the Guidance Department.Comforts students who are upset and refers them to the appropriate counselor.Assists students and parents in utilizing services within the Guidance Department (phone calls, copies, inquiries, transcripts, schedules, enrollments, transfers, and withdrawals).Schedules appointments for students, parents, counselors, and school psychologist.Maintains both the copy and fax machines in proper working order.Schedules and administers correspondence test for students.Maintains database for students who are hospitalized or enrolled in special programs.Provides grades, discipline records, attendance records, and mail report cards to Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) and Young Parents Program.Coordinates appropriate military forms.Adheres grade/credit label to each student's cumulative file.Assists counselors with course selection and Graduation Project materials.Maintains transcript maintenance file.Processes, prepares, updates, and documents transcript requests, including letters of recommendation, from current junior and senior students, colleges, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), college coaches, and alumni students.Prepares and processes Permission to Evaluate (PTE) forms and Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP) for special education students. Forwards Evaluation Report (ER) to Special Education Department for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.Prepares and coordinates appropriate materials for two summer orientations of new students.Creates and maintains position procedure outline to describe day to day duties of the position/department as needed.
DASD Benefits Information:
Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need
Medical Coverage through IBX - PPO plans only
No Primary Care Physician necessaryNo referrals requiredIBC has extensive local and national networks
Prescription Coverage through CVS/CaremarkDental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO
Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers
Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA)
Eligibility - No Waiting PeriodAll employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.
Eligible DependentsA legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District's health benefit plans.
New Hires or Newly EligibleYou have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections. If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you.
Flexible Spending AccountsBenefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account. DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account. This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Support for the Whole You
Fitness Program
Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days. www.ibx.com/reimbursements
Nutritional Counseling
Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues. In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverages, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!
Telemedicine
The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you. The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.
Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS)As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members. You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.
Student Loan ForgivenessAll DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Find out more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceLife BenefitPays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $60,000
Income Protection BenefitPays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per monthPaid Time Off
10 sick days annually3 personal days annually for full-time employees; 2 annually for part-time9 paid holidays per year
Tuition ReimbursementPro-rated 75% of tuition if grade of 'B' or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.
Salary IncreasesMinimum of 3.3% per yearRetiree Benefits
Personal Days PayoutSick Days Payout
EOE
Attachment(s):
2024-2025 DASD District Calendar.pdfCounseling Administrative Assistant_HS - F15.pdfTeamsterContract_7-1-2022 through 6-30-2027.pdf