Middle School Principal Administrative Assistant (Apply …, Littleton

Middle School Principal Administrative Assistant

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 free charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us on our goal to redefine limits and unleash potential.Our commitment to diversity: STEM School Highlands Ranch is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. We strive to maintain a work environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination.Our core beliefs: Create an environment of respect and success. Nurture unlimited human potential. Leverage the power of collaboration. Optimize resources. Impact the world ethically and positively. Reinvent and adapt. What we expect: At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we expect our team members to be agile learners who design thoughtful and engaging initiatives that ensure maximum impact and engagement.What you can expect: You will join a community of committed professionals who engage in constant collaboration and innovation to nurture unlimited potential for both students and staff. Benefits: STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month). Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date). Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado's PERA program. Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service.Position overview: We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Middle School Principal Administrative Assistant to support the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, and Executive Director. This role is essential in ensuring smooth school operations, supporting instructional leadership, and creating a positive experience for students, staff, and families.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs, manages multiple priorities, and maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Primary responsibilities: Leadership&Administrative Support Provide direct support to the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, and Executive Director Manage calendar ownership, scheduling, and conflict resolution Prepare agendas, materials, and logistics for meetings and events Coordinate leadership team and full staff meetingsTrack action items and ensure follow-up accountability Protect leadership time for evaluations, instructional leadership, and strategic priorities Enrollment&Family Engagement Conduct enrollment communications and inquiry follow-up Communicate with prospective families via phone and email Coordinate tours, student shadows, and a positive enrolling family experience Align logistics, stakeholders, and timelines to ensure seamless execution School Operations&Coordination Coordinate principal-led events, STEM signature events, and key school initiatives Oversee volunteer coordination, execution and tracking Coordinate substitute coverage aligned to staffing needs and school priorities Ensure 504 scheduling compliance Schedule and support observations, walkthroughs, and conferencesManage Skyward systems and supply ordering Coordinate field trips Human Resources Support Support hiring, onboarding, and offboarding logistics Additional responsibilities (as needed) Front Office Support Assist with front desk operations, including phones, visitors, and general inquiries Student Health&Support Respond to student health needs, including emergencies in classrooms Administer daily medications and maintain accurate documentation Coordinate medication refills Maintain appropriate documentation for all health room visits and procedures Maintain the health room (stocking, cleaning, organizing)Provide first aid care for students and staff Communicate with parents via phone, email, and in person Follow student health care plans Qualifications Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality Experience with student information systems (e.g., Skyward) preferred Previous experience in a school or administrative setting preferred Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday School Year: 2026 - 2027 School Days: 195 This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 30, 2026#SJ2025 Compensation: The pay range for this role is $20 - $33.85 USD per hour. Responsibilities: Maintain advanced proficiency in technology systems used in schools. Liaison with district community relations

alerting the district to crisis situations, good news, student celebrations, etc. Draft and produce letters, memoranda, reports, special projects; such as newsletters, handbooks and other related materials and documents in an accurate and timely manner. Deal with matters of a highly confidential nature.May supervise office staff. Maintain files on personnel, including evaluations, other confidential information including emergency contacts and crisis management process. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Manage a variety of personnel functions, such as substitute teachers, staff leaves and leave records, pay sheets, and personnel hirings/terminations.May develop, evaluate and cross-train the work of support clerical personnel and make routine decisions. Continually look to improve administrative processes. Maintain the principal's calendar, make appointments, schedule meetings and conferences. May assist in maintaining electronic media. May assist in maintaining overall calendar of school and community eventsMay prepare and distribute a variety of regular and special reports for administration, the district and the state. Coordinate a variety of building and staff activities: beginning and end-of-year check-in and check-out, back to school nights, parent teacher conferences, building security measures, on line student check in, etc.Certifications: Education: High School or Equivalent (Required) Position type: Charter School Primary location: STEM Charter School One year only (yes or no): No Scheduled hours per week: 40 FTE: 1.00 Approx scheduled days per year: 185 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)Minimum hire rate: $21.62 USD Hourly Maximum hire rate: $28.97 USD Hourly Full salary range: $21.62 USD - $36.32 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 40