GENERAL SUMMARY

Coordinates with the business manager of Putnam to ensure the vocational shops adhere to policies and procedures regarding procurement and budgeting needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The above position is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all

–inclusive of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Springfield Public Schools and the employee and is subject to change by the Springfield Public Schools as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Acts as a liaison between school officials and vocational business industry
• Works collaboratively with vocational staff to maintain records for students’ trade
• Fiscally responsible to monitor all local and grant vocational expenditures and
• Processes and maintains vocational requisitions and purchase
• Prepare regular reports, and present information on vocational expenditures and balances for local and Perkins funds.
• Organize and maintain office files; answer the telephone, take messages and responds to their
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vocational Administrative
• Inventory and assessment management of vocational

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or University and or 2-4 years’ experience in a similar position.

• Knowledge of the basic principals of accounting, purchasing, and contract
• Excellent communication (oral, verbal, & written), and interpersonal
• Strong organizational and interpersonal
• Proficiency in general computer operations and techniques including but not limited to: Excel, Access, and Word.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a diverse educational multicultural
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of translation process and protocols
• Ability to recruit and manage a team of translators
• Ability to create partnerships across functions to gather and maintain document libraries
• Skills in writing, proofing and editing Spanish-language documents
• Skills in project management
• Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word and Access and other various database software programs involving spreadsheets
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment, with ability to prioritize responsibilities, be flexible and meet deadlines

CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skill in detail oriented planning and able to set priorities, objectives, and meet deadlines
• Ability to provide positive and effective customer service
• Ability to adapt to and accommodate new methods and procedures
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
• Ability to apply listening skills, work under pressure, address conflict and solve problems
• Ability to read, analyze and, policies, procedures and regulations
• Ability to effectively present information using attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer keyboard, monitor, copies, scanners, and telephone
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires employee to be in an office or similar indoor environment. Employee may be exposed to individuals who are rude or irate.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Springfield Public School District (MA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

                                    Nondiscrimination Statement

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

                                   Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment.  Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment.  The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 01103, 413-787-7100,  ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX.  Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O’Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.