About Stem School Highlands Ranch

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 public 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 in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential. 

Our Core Values:

Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.

Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.

Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.

Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.

Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.

Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.

Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.

Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

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 Description

As the Secondary Office Assistant, you will serve as a welcoming and professional representative of STEM School Highlands Ranch, supporting our mission and values in every interaction. You will collaborate with the Health Assistant and other team members  to ensure the needs of students, families, staff, and the community are met efficiently and with care.

Key Responsibilities:

Front Desk & Stakeholder Support

• Greet all students, families, and guests politely.
• Answer phone calls in a pleasant, informed, and helpful manner.
• Serve as a liaison between teachers, administration, and parents.
• Receive and distribute incoming materials and resources.

Administrative & Clerical Duties

• Process purchase orders, supplies, and inventory.
• Assist administration with tracking student attendance and truancy.
• Schedule appointments for building directors.
• Provide clerical support to building directors.

Health Support

• Provide care for acute health needs, including emergencies.
• Administer first aid per district guidelines (e.g., head injuries, fractures, lacerations).
• Notify the school nurse of reportable communicable diseases.
• Assist the Health Assistant with student wellness needs.

Other Duties

• Perform other tasks as assigned to support school operations.

Qualifications Required:

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Proficient with Google Suite.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• 1 year of customer service experience.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• School Year: 2025 - 2026
• School Days: 173

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: September 30, 2025 

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