Help students achieve more at SC Whitmore School
Our people are the backbone of everything we do at SC Whitmore School, and we are always looking for passionate educators to join our team. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where all members of our team are equipped for success. We believe this is vital, so that we can engage and support each student at SC Whitmore School.
Our vision
To inspire innovation and create opportunities for students beyond high school through the power of online learning.
Our mission
To provide a high-quality education to students across South Carolina and graduate self-sufficient learners who excel at using technology to further their understanding of the world.
Current openings
South Carolina Whitmore School
Job title: Administrative Assistant
Position Status: Full-Time
School Summary
South Carolina Whitmore School (SCWS) is an innovative leader in providing a high quality, personalized, online high school learning environment. SCWS utilizes a personalized, self-paced, learning model, equipped with an extended school year, in order to support and promote the academic success of at-risk high school students throughout South Carolina.
Every student has access to highly qualified, certified, and supportive teachers and school counselors, as well as other supportive administrative staff members. Each student learns through a supportive, yet challenging self-paced curriculum, which promotes high academic achievement. All courses meet South Carolina state academic standards and students graduate well prepared for both college and career.
Position Description
The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Director of Human Resources. The Administrative Assistant provides support to the Administrative team, other employees and office visitors by handling a variety of tasks. Ensure all interactions between the school and others are positive and productive and the efficient operation of the school office.
- Answer incoming phone calls, monitor ZipWhip and support visitors to the school office.
- Distribute mail, accept all carrier packages and distribute. Any testing materials may need to be placed in the locked room.
- Prepare outgoing mail using stamps.com; large mailings as needed, to include diplomas to graduates that do not attend graduation.
- Communicate with administration, teachers and staff via email, chat, phone, and in person to solve problems and ensure the office is efficient.
- Update the Office Calendar with meetings, appointments and school events such as testing dates and closings.
- Use the LMS to log interactions with students and parents.
- Prepare and guide parents and students through orientation, to include; creating a pamphlet of information, check students and parents into the office, mark on the spreadsheet if a student has attended.
- Print and mail student IDs to students that attended orientation outside of the main office and upload these pictures into the LMS.
- Make all maintenance appointments for the main office, such as pest control, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, shredding services, and carpet cleaners.
- Create folders and print documents for Board Meetings and Teacher In-Service.
- Participate in special school events, Teacher In-service days, Graduation and Open House.
- Plan, shop and order food for Board Meetings and Teacher In-Service days.
- Assist with State Testing as a monitor, if needed.
- Assist the Director of Human Resources
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Associate degree with one year of Administrative Assistant experience
- Knowledgeable of appropriate software preferably Google products
- Pass a SC SLED background check
- Ability to manage stressful situations in a calm, courteous and efficient manner.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail, organization and planning skills.
South Carolina Whitmore School
Position: Secondary School Counselor
Status: Full-time
Job Profile
Working full-time from the school office or remotely with occasional travel throughout the state, the school counselor reports directly to the Director of School Counseling and is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of student counseling services, and provides the highest level of customer service to families and students.
Key Responsibilities School Counselor:
- Respond to student and parent/guardian questions daily, (with the exception of weekends and holidays).
- Create course schedules for students based on transcript history and academic pathways.
- Coordinate meetings and assist students in developing an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) and develop short-term goals to ensure full implementation of the IGP.
- Provide group and individual counseling services that promote student educational, career, personal, and social development.
- Serve as a test administrator during state-mandated testing such as EOC, ACT, SAT, and WIN.
- Coordinate virtual and face to face college and career opportunity events for students and families.
- Attend training, conferences, workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- South Carolina certification as a school counselor.
- Strong technology skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Student focused approach.
- High degree of flexibility.
- Ability and availability to travel within SC as needed.
In order to inquire and/or apply for a position at SC Whitmore School, please share your resume and cover letter with us via email at HR@scwhitmoreschool.org
