Welcome to the Hatboro-Horsham School District. At Hatboro-Horsham School District we are focused on continually examining our district practices and structures. We advance, promote, and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion to enhance alignment with the tenets of the whole child. We are committed to creating and maintaining environments in which each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Hatboro-Horsham draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. As an employee of the district, you can anticipate that your meaningful contributions will authentically further the District's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Mission Statement - The School District of Hatboro-Horsham will prepare and challenge all students to excel academically and to develop social skills and creativity by providing exemplary and innovative educational programs through a supportive collaboration of educators, students, parents, and community stakeholders.
Vision Statement - Hatboro-Horsham School District is comprised of a cohesive, supportive group of dedicated staff, students, parents, and community members united in our commitment to pursue excellence in education. We intend to realize our highest potential as an educational community by setting clear, measurable goals, employing best practices, engaging in effective communication, and utilizing resources wisely.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Interact with students, parents, teachers, District staff, and the general public in a friendly, professional, and diplomatic manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of all school-related matters.
- Maintain and monitor confidential online records in an efficient and organized manner.
- Make valid, independent decisions within assigned responsibilities.
- Answer phones pleasantly and take accurate messages as needed.
- Type memos and correspondence with skilled competence in Word, and Excel.
- Have ability to multi-task often.
- Develop and maintain an efficient and comprehensive filing system.
- Demonstrate tact, empathy, and diplomacy in stressful situations and when communicating with staff, coaches, and the public.
- Remain cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented.
- Work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions and noise.
- Ability to show tact and diplomacy in stressful situations.
Athletics-Related Responsibilities - Communicate with Transportation Department to prepare for home and away games.
- Prepare weekly athlete eligibility reports in collaboration with the Computer Department.
- Prepare athletic awards at the end of each season for all sports.
- Records and assists in preparing all documents related to annual Title IX reporting.
- Prepare and manage extra-curricular contracts for all athletic coaches and Building Activities.
This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal will be required to follow any other job related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the Building Principal or designee.
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the HHSD Director of Personnel of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required.
Hatboro-Horsham School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational, and Service Organization.Work Year: Full-time position - 12 months, 261 days, 8 hours each day. Within the 8 hour schedule, 30 minutes will be unpaid for lunch giving a total of 7.5 hours paid daily.
Physical Demands: Ability to sit at desk for extended periods of time
Standing for limited periods of time
Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping
Light lifting - up to 15 pounds
Frequent carrying - up to 15 pounds
Manual dexterity to prepare mailings and/or use office equipment
Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
Sensory Abilities: Visual acuity to read computer screen, correspondence
Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone and greet visitors
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
Work Environment: Inside year round - Office setting
Temperament: Ability to work as a member of a team
Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people
Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
Cognitive Ability: Ability to read, write and do simple computation.
Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Specific Skills: Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to use computer technology efficiently
Must be a proficient typist
Must appropriately handle confidential information
License/Clearance(s): Act 34 - Criminal History Clearance
Act 114: FBI Fingerprint Clearance
Act 151 - Child Abuse History Clearance