Title\:Special Projects Assistant I (Bilingual)
Department\:Varies
Reports To\:Administrative Superior
Union\: Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)
The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. Over 131,000 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities close to where they live. Equity is our mandate. Critical to this effort are leaders who are dedicated to expanding the opportunities available to children across our city. They must be creative and flexible leaders who are resilient and responsive in the face of many challenges as we strive to make all schools great. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Performs diversified functions of limited scope and difficulty within an assigned office. Organizes and facilitates a variety of special projects and/or programs in support of office operations that involve conducting research, compiling data and preparing reports as required. Acts as a liaison between the assigned office and other District offices as well as outside agencies.
Essential Functions
Under the guidance of an administrative superior\:
•Organizes and facilitates a variety of special projects and/or programs; compiles data and statistics; prepares financial, statistical and/or narrative reports; reports results and makes recommendations to superior, when appropriate.
•Conducts research in response to inquiries received or in an attempt to resolve problems; gathers and analyzes information and/or data; communicates findings.
•Acts as a liaison between the assigned office and local and state governmental entities.
•Works collaboratively with other offices and outside agencies on the implementation of joint ventures; may assist by recruiting District staff participants, securing District space and/or addressing financial issues.
•Attends meetings with representatives from outside agencies that desire to partner with the District on new initiatives; gathers information and determines the feasibility of the District’s participation; makes recommendations to superiors.
•Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing and special projects being conducted under the auspices of the assigned office; makes recommendations for modifications as needed.
•Responds to inquiries received from within the District and from outside agencies regarding School District policies, procedures and initiatives.
•Prepares a variety of reports for local and state government agencies.
Other Functions
•May conduct basic research on legal issues related to School District programs and policies as requested.
•May assist with short- and long-range planning for the assigned office.
•May participate in the review and/or preparation of grant proposals.
•May represent superior at staff meetings.
Title\:Special Projects Assistant I (Bilingual)
Department\:Varies
Reports To\:Administrative Superior
Union\: Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT)
The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. Over 131,000 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities close to where they live. Equity is our mandate. Critical to this effort are leaders who are dedicated to expanding the opportunities available to children across our city. They must be creative and flexible leaders who are resilient and responsive in the face of many challenges as we strive to make all schools great. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Performs diversified functions of limited scope and difficulty within an assigned office. Organizes and facilitates a variety of special projects and/or programs in support of office operations that involve conducting research, compiling data and preparing reports as required. Acts as a liaison between the assigned office and other District offices as well as outside agencies.
Essential Functions
Under the guidance of an administrative superior\:
•Organizes and facilitates a variety of special projects and/or programs; compiles data and statistics; prepares financial, statistical and/or narrative reports; reports results and makes recommendations to superior, when appropriate.
•Conducts research in response to inquiries received or in an attempt to resolve problems; gathers and analyzes information and/or data; communicates findings.
•Acts as a liaison between the assigned office and local and state governmental entities.
•Works collaboratively with other offices and outside agencies on the implementation of joint ventures; may assist by recruiting District staff participants, securing District space and/or addressing financial issues.
•Attends meetings with representatives from outside agencies that desire to partner with the District on new initiatives; gathers information and determines the feasibility of the District’s participation; makes recommendations to superiors.
•Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing and special projects being conducted under the auspices of the assigned office; makes recommendations for modifications as needed.
•Responds to inquiries received from within the District and from outside agencies regarding School District policies, procedures and initiatives.
•Prepares a variety of reports for local and state government agencies.
Other Functions
•May conduct basic research on legal issues related to School District programs and policies as requested.
•May assist with short- and long-range planning for the assigned office.
•May participate in the review and/or preparation of grant proposals.
•May represent superior at staff meetings.
Minimum Requirements
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
•One year of full-time, paid administrative or administrative support work which has included conducting research, analyzing data and preparing reports, and using a personal computer and software applications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Knowledge of\:
ooffice principles, practices and procedures. o standard research methods and techniques. o report writing. o business English, including spelling, punctuation and grammar.
opersonal computer software applications that are used to create reports and documents and to design spreadsheets.
•Ability to\:
oprepare and interpret narrative and statistical reports. o analyze data and to make recommendations based on findings. o handle multiple projects through to completion.
ouse and operate a personal computer.
ouse word-processing and spreadsheet software applications.o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Minimum Requirements
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
•One year of full-time, paid administrative or administrative support work which has included conducting research, analyzing data and preparing reports, and using a personal computer and software applications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Knowledge of\:
ooffice principles, practices and procedures. o standard research methods and techniques. o report writing. o business English, including spelling, punctuation and grammar.
opersonal computer software applications that are used to create reports and documents and to design spreadsheets.
•Ability to\:
oprepare and interpret narrative and statistical reports. o analyze data and to make recommendations based on findings. o handle multiple projects through to completion.
ouse and operate a personal computer.
ouse word-processing and spreadsheet software applications.o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
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