JUNIOR-HIGH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Seeking an Administrative Assistant beginning August 2026 at Liberty Common Junior High School in Fort Collins, Colorado – a Poudre School District charter school dedicated to using the Core Knowledge curriculum in grades K\-8\.

LCJHS provides excellence and fairness in education by teaching a contextual body of organized knowledge, the skills of learning, and the values of a democratic society. This is done through parental choice, partnership with teachers, and student acceptance of responsibility for his/her academic effort.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Non\-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Full\-time

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

PAY RANGE: $35,000\-$45,000

REPORTS TO: Office Manager

REVISION DATE: April 2026

This position is for one of two front desk staff members. The two positions share the duties below. The staff member in this position will specialize as the attendance specialist.

Regular Duties:

• Provides quality customer service in the school’s front office to all stakeholders.
• Professionally greets visitors and efficiently answers telephones and email communication.
• Maintains accurate and efficient period\-by\-period student attendance records and assists with other student\-record systems.
• Provides clerical and administrative support to all Liberty staff including, but not limited to, sending faxes, making copies, and sorting the mail.
• Assists in coordinating school\-wide events, assemblies, and staff gatherings.
• Performs other common school\-office and clerical duties as required.
• Communicates effectively and proactively with parents, staff, and students.
• Provides data entry and filing as necessary.
• Administers first aid to students and staff as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Desire and willingness to learn about Liberty’s history and philosophy and to uphold and promote the mission and values of the school.
• Experience in office or school settings.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to represent the school in a professional and courteous manner to parents, students, and visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, customer\-driven environment while maintaining a calm and professional atmosphere.
• Demonstrated literacy with computer office suite products and the ability to learn other software programs.
• Demonstrated skill in prioritizing and successfully completing multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication skills, initiative, attention to detail, and situational awareness.
• Ability and willingness to be part of a hard\-working, active team.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR, or a willingness to become certified.
• Good communication skills and initiative.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of Liberty Common School’s history and a commitment to maintaining and promoting the school’s mission and values.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to move safely in business workspaces.
• Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments.
• The ability to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time (up to eight hours).
• The ability to lift 10\-20 pounds when needed.
• Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to frequently use office technology, including computers, copiers, and printers.

Benefits:

• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
• Health, dental, vision, long\-term disability, short\-term disability insurance.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

AT\-WILL EMPLOYMENT

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at\-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner, that Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.

EEO STATEMENT

Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice from Liberty Common School.

For more information about Liberty Common School, visit www.libertycommon.org

A complete application includes nothing less than the following items:

* Letter of application

* Resume

* Educational Transcript(s)

* References with phone numbers (3\)

This job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Mail to:

Mrs. Kathleen Kearney, Principal

Liberty Common Junior High School

1825 Sharp Point Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Or e\-mail to: kkearney@libertycommon.org

This employer utilizes E\-Verify.