<p>Job Description</p> <p>Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students across six schools-and we're in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. In particular, our secondary schools are on a trajectory of rapid improvement. This brief video, Southbridge Middle School Celebrates Recent Improvement, highlights the results of a process of improving culture, climate, and instruction that empowered Southbridge Middle School to take dramatic steps forward even in the challenging aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Over the past couple of school years, SMS has continued to thrive and has been recognized for outstanding student achievement gains in Math, and by the University of Connecticut as a PBIS success story. We are now also seeing the same kind of transformative change at Southbridge High School, with culture & climate among both staff and students improving dramatically in the current 2024-25 school year, and we are confident that significant academic gains will soon follow.</p> <p>This success is no accident-it's the result of passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and a deep commitment to providing a better education to children in a community that has long been under-served. We are a district with many high-needs students, but they prove to us on a daily basis that when we provide them with high expectations and consistent support, they can excel. Most of all, our students thrive when the adults in our schools unite as a team to provide a safe and positive climate, when we uphold high expectations for both behavior and academics, and when we show our kids that we believe in them, we care about them, and we will never give up on them.</p> <p>If you're an educator who wants your work to matter-who wants to be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomes-Southbridge is a place where you can see the impact of your efforts every day.</p> <p>Principal Accountabilities:</p> <ul> <li>The High School Guidance Secretary will provide administrative support to the Guidance Department, ensuring efficient and organized operations. </li><li>Manage student records, schedule appointments, assisting with communication between staff, students, and parents, and maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for all stakeholders. </li><li>Manage the enrollment process for all new students and withdrawal process for all transferring students </li><li>Process progress reports and report cards and manage distribution to students. </li><li>Run quarterly honor roll, sports eligibility list, GPA & class rank </li><li>Complete transcript requests, education verifications, social security forms, permit documents for students </li><li>Prepare transcripts for graduates as well as currently enrolled students </li><li>Support Guidance Counselors in sharing scholarship opportunities with students and supporting with the application process </li><li>Support with test coordination (MCAS, ACCESS, PSAT/SAT, AP) </li><li>Maintain accurate records/statistics for graduation and other senior end-of-the-year activities </li><li>Support and plan academic events (Semester Excellence Breakfast, John & Abigail Adams Breakfast, Growth Celebrations) </li><li>Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability </li><li>Any other assigned duties by the Superintendent of Schools, Principal, or his/her designee. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum High School Diploma </li><li>Strong Microsoft Office Skills and Google Suite applications </li><li>Attention to details and ability to manage multiple tasks </li><li>Knowledge of Aspen is preferred </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents/guardians </li><li>Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools; </li><li>Demonstrated experience in guidance-related secretarial work </li><li>Bilingual language proficiency (Spanish/English) strongly preferred. </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.</p> <p>Position Type: Full-Time</p> <p>Job Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Citizenship, residency or work visa required </li></ul>