Staff Assistant (Tier B)

Job title: Staff Assistant (Tier B) in Boston, MA at Boston Public Schools Company: Boston Public Schools Job description: Job Details:Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising close to the start of the school year.If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit and RSVP for where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.To begin a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.Need help or have a question about your application? Please check the first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:JOB DESCRIPTION:Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers seeks an exceptional Staff Assistant who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. At EMK, staff are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. EMK is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as a staff member.EMK is a Horace Mann In-District Charter High School. It is a college preparatory and vocational high school for Boston students exploring careers in health and health-related professions. The Academy provides a supportive learning environment that promotes respect and embraces diversity. Students will attain the life skills needed to become productive and positive members of society. Kennedy Academy is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as an educator.In addition, over the next five years, Kennedy Academy will double in size, add new health career pathways, college courses, work-based learning, and offer graduates access to good-paying careers at Mass General Brigham thanks to Bloomberg Philanthropies' $38 million grant, which marks the largest philanthropic investment in Boston Public Schools history.REPORTS TO: Head of School or DesigneeRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist staff in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.

• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.

• Assist staff in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

• Help maintain individual tardiness records for each student.

• Encourage safety habits in work and organized activities

• Serve as the tardiness desk attendant.

• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

• Help maintain order in classrooms; monitor students to keep them on tasks.

• Assist with breakfast, lunch, and dismissal.

• Perform various office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, mailroom pick-up, and deliveries.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

• Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS__REQUIRED:Education: High School Diploma or GED Required.Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.QUALIFICATIONS__PREFERRED:Experience in urban schools.Terms: Managerial, Tier B.This position is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement. Please click for more compensation information. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. Full-time, step set according to candidates’ experience; 223 workdays between July 1st and June 30th each year. As a Horace Mann Charter School, employees are paid a competitive salary in accordance with the BPS managerial scale.School-based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement weather, school-based managerial employees need not report to work.The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. Expected salary: Location: Boston, MA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job