Description of The UCAP School:

Since 1989, the UCAP (Unity, Community, Achievement, Possibility) School, located in Providence, has served Rhode Island as an independent public school dedicated to balancing the scale for students at risk of falling behind. The UCAP School works with approximately 140 students in grades 7 and 8. All students selected for the program have had a history of academic challenges and many have repeated at least one grade. Students are given the opportunity to accelerate in grade if they have been held back, and those who have not, are working towards addressing their own learning loss so that when they do return to their sending districts, they are ready to engage with on grade level work. Through a program of accelerated instruction, counseling and career education, the mission of the staff of The UCAP School is to prepare these students for successful transition into high school. UCAP's supportive learning community has successfully helped over 4500 Rhode Island middle school students through personalized, enriched journeys.

Basic Function:

Works collaboratively with all staff to effectively support the daily workings of school life; works with a team that is responsible for the education of 140-150 students; works with all school and community resources to ensure the students' success.

Specific Duties:

Front Desk

Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor at all times

Exhibit the ability to remain polite and calm when addressing challenging situations or upset community members

Communicate clearly and effectively in all communication - verbal, physical and written

Possess excellent telephone etiquette

Welcome visitors to our school and provide directions as needed

Effectively engage with technology and the ability to navigate google suite and a Student Information System (SIS) after training

Must be able to take initiative, ask for help when needed, triage multiple tasks and asks from staff at once, report information accurately and with detail, and be meticulous about reporting data such as attendance

Daily Duties

Reporting attendance for the school which includes managing late students as they arrive, accurately inputting this information in our SIS, and making calls home to absent students

Ensuring school supplies are on hand and manage ordering

Address students who may not be where they are supposed to and provide communication and passes to the appropriate staff

Translate and interpret all communication in Spanish within the school and as requested

Make phone calls to families as needed and requested by administration

Manage the emergency binder and keep sign-in and sign-out books up to date at all times.

Office Duties

Make sure the office (front desk) operates smoothly and efficiently

Maintain and update student files

Maintain copy, fax, postage machines including ordering ink, toner, paper, school supplies, cleaning supplies and upkeep inventory

Summer Duties

Input all new students in our SIS for the upcoming year

Update and copy all packets to be given to new families of incoming students

Create lists for guidance, teachers, etc.

Support Summer Programming as needed

Additional Information

Reduced hours and days in the summer and determined in collaboration with the Principal and Executive Director

Attend all events that are pertinent to the position including new family nights, student conferences and back-to-school events

Performs other duties as requested by the Director.

Minimum Requirements:

Strong communication skills in speaking and writing, and a history of strong interpersonal skills and positive and productive relationships with students.

Must be bilingual in Spanish and English

Additional Requirements Desired:

A willingness to work as a member of a professional educational team. A willingness and ability to take on a host of organizational responsibilities that support all community members. Enthusiasm to maintain a "learner and growth mindset." A concern for students as individuals.

Term of Appointment

As arranged with the Executive Director.

205 Total Work Days; Minimum 4 weeks off to align with school vacations