Old Brooklyn Community School - Building Concierge - SY 25-26

About the Team 

The School Building Concierge is responsible for working with school administrators, school staff and faculty in monitoring access to the school building during school hours and to ensure that only students, staff and visitors with scheduled appointments gain access to the school building. The School Building Concierge position is intended to limit access to the school building during school hours to only those who have a pre-approved reason for being inside of the school facility. The School Building Concierge will be an active and positive presence in the school to promote safety among students and staff and is vital in maintaining a safe and secure school environment.

About the Opportunity: 

Responsibilities of the Building Concierge include:

• Greets students and visitors at main doors and determines the nature of visit during school hours.
• Allows access to visitors upon appointment confirmation in the school calendar, and/or authorization of a school leader.
• Assists in escorting students to areas as required by school administration to office or classroom.
• Reports presence of unauthorized persons on school grounds or in school buildings to the main office.
• Confronts visitors to ensure they follow visitor guidelines as needed.
• Coordinates with Administrative Assistants, School Nurse, Dean of Students, Assistant Principals, and Principals to coordinate the early release of students through the main doors.
• Utilizes and Maintains school calendar for all visitors ensuring that visitors only access school buildings if they have a scheduled appointment.
• Knowledge of school calendar and after hour events and communicate these dates and events to school families and visitors as needed.
• Monitor badges and identification and allow access to municipal officials such as but not limited to building inspectors, health inspectors, fire inspectors, law enforcement, municipal inspectors and emergency medical personnel as needed.
• Grant access to school buildings as needed to approved school vendors such as but not limited to food service, cleaning, facility maintenance vendors etc.
• Protect persons and property on school premises; work through school administration to address concerns related to school safety, including building security, transportation, emergency response, crisis management and evacuation plans.
• Assist in safety drills such as lockdowns and fire drills and provide feedback and recommendations to the principal and assistant principal.
• Always be cordial and polite to staff, students and visitors and communicate professionally.
• Maintains confidentiality of school, staff and student records.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

About You: 

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required:

• Must remain calm under stressful situations.
• Able to follow routine instructions.
• Able to read, interpret and follow school policies, school rules and guidelines.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications.
• Must have basic skills to respond to emails, clock-in//out via an online timekeeping system.
• Accuracy in keyboard skills and proven ability to enter data with attention to detail.
• Able to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Problem solving skills: able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; able to gather and analyze information skillfully. 
• Able to maintain composure and demonstrate professionalism and restraint at all times.
• Interpersonal Skills: able to maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things. ● Oral Communication: able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. ● Written Communication: able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing: able to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Quality Control: able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. 
• Dependability: able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.
• Work Environment: While performing these duties of this job, the employee typically works the majority of time indoors.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift 50 pounds; able to reach, bend, sit and stoop. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The Employee will be required to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time. The Employee must be able to use the stairs. 

About Us:

History

Founded in 2001, Constellation Schools grew out of a community’s desire to offer an educational choice that balanced academic achievement with life skills, character education, and social-emotional learning. Over the years, Constellation Schools garnered many awards including the US Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon award and multiple School of Promise and Momentum awards from the Ohio Department of Education. Today, Constellation Schools comprise of 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools, one of the nation’s leading charter school management companies.

Mission & Vision

Constellation Schools provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on a foundation of character education for lifelong success.

• Exceptional learning communities characterized by high expectations and academic excellence
• Teachers are inspiring, compassionate, and committed to the success of every student
• Students are actively engaged life-long global learners on the path to becoming responsible, compassionate, and involved world citizens

We offer the following benefits: 

Life benefits – time & peace of mind 

• Paid time off 
• Retirement contributions 
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance 
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) 
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations 

Health benefits – stay well & thrive 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 

• Voluntary short-term disability insurance 
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance 

Career benefits – keep growing 

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.