Job Overview

The LCPS Head Start Project Assistant provides program assistance and clerical support to the Head Start and STEP Supervisor and other Preschool Office staff members. This position shares responsibility providing services for children and families from diverse backgrounds enrolled and enrolling in the Head Start and STEP preschool programs. This position requires an ability to keep accurate records and to communicate responsibly and respectfully with families, school system employees, and community partners.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Provide application support by phone, email, or in-person (enrollment/general information)
• Request, collect, and upload eligibility documentation
• Calculate family income to verify eligibility for the Head Start and STEP programs using state and federal guidelines
• Record and manage daily attendance and conduct absence follow-up for Head Start students
• At the discretion of the Head Start and STEP Supervisor, assist staff members with projects
• Provide classroom support as needed

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

General office experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and data management systems (ChildPlus Data Management System preferred)
• Ability to work independently, to review and interpret regulations relating to the Head Start & STEP programs, and to take appropriate actions to ensure successful completion of projects promptly and accurately
• Good organizational, human relations and communication skills
• Bi-lingual preferred

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Head Start & STEP

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 254 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level:Universal 6

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $23.46-$30.12