Description
"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."
Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional individuals to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!
Position
The Central Registrar is responsible for interacting with families, in person and on the phone, to successfully and positively register students into the District. Main responsibilities include collecting and reporting all official student registration records using the district's student information system. Specific duties include communicating with registering families, coordinating registration procedures, and managing and maintaining the accuracy of student information, including generating reports and developing practices and procedures for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of student data. This position monitors and makes necessary adjustments of cross-system data transfers, helps connect families to district programs [Special Education and ELD], and assists district staff with state and federal reporting. The registrar develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele, serving as the first point of contact for parents/guardians and families seeking information and assistance with the registration and enrollment process.
Essential Duties
- Interact professionally and positively with families to register students into the District. Serve as the first point of contact for district staff and the public seeking assistance with student registration information.
- Coordinate registration processes and procedures and prepare materials for pre-registration and registration.
- Manage the review of required documentation and accurate entry of student data into the District's electronic student information system.
- Assist with updating and maintaining student information in the Colorado Department of Education student database.
- Create and maintain positive relationships with school colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Provide information to district program staff as needed to ensure appropriate placement of students into programs.
- Keep registration processing up to date to facilitate accurate state reporting such as the October Count and year-end reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Associate degree in a related field preferred.
Experience
- Two or more years of direct professional experience in a relevant role may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Oral and written communication skills; English language skills.
- Interpersonal relations skills; customer service and public relations skills; Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
- Personal computer and keyboarding skills; advanced computer hardware and software skills; operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and Google.
- Operating knowledge of, and experience with, general office equipment, including telephones, copier, etc.;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Bilingual oral and written communication skills are preferred
- Ability to use supportive technology.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and manage task changes;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Speak to students, parents, colleagues, and community members with respect and dignity.
- Uses team concepts to plan, problem-solve, and share space, equipment, resources, and knowledge with coworkers; supports the ideas, efforts, and accomplishments of others.
- Recognizes opportunities for improvement and/or implements improved methods within the limits of authority; adapts to changes in responsibilities and work schedule with a positive attitude.
- Ability to recognize when to share sensitive or student safety concerns with appropriate departments within the district.
- Promotes and follows Board of Education policies, building or department procedures, and any other rules and regulations as may be established by central, building, or department administration.
Starting salary is Grade 7, $24.75/hour
BENEFIT INFORMATION:
Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please click here.