The mission of the Fayette County Board of Developmental Disabilities is to offer programs and coordinate available services so that the people we serve may realize their dreams and actively contribute to their community. Our vision is to empower people to be the best version of themselves. We value teamwork, dedication, respect, and integrity.  

Located at The Starting Gate, Fayette Progressive School has been a leader in education for children of Fayette County. Partnering with both school districts, the board’s preschool serves children on individual education plans with varying disabilities and delays, at no cost to the families. A tuition-based preschool program is also offered for typical peers. We have morning and afternoon session four days a week for 2 hours and 45 minutes. Research has proven that kids learning and growing together is a huge benefit to all children.

The staff are licensed and certified with the Ohio Department of Education and follow a curriculum that promotes growth and kindergarten readiness. Moreover, they also have a five star rating in Step Up to Quality, an Ohio Department of Education program developed to ensure that preschool programs are providing exceptional services to our youngest students.
For over 30 years now, the Fayette County Board of DD continues its commitment to children in these pivotal years of brain and social development. Preschool has become invaluable to launch a child onto a successful academic path.
 

The Fayette County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Preschool Administrative Assistant for their preschool program at the Fayette Progressive Preschool for the 2023-2024 school year. Scheduled hours are M-Friday. 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM starting August 1, 2023 (approximately two weeks prior to student’s first day), during the school year (approximately August-May), and one week after the last day of school. Hours over the summer break are reduced to approximately 2 hours per week per program needs.

The Preschool Administrative Assistant function as the office manager for the preschool and assists the Early Childhood Center by providing preliminary contact with the public.  Duties include screening calls/ visitors per building procedures, handling supply orders/maintenance requests, school record keeping, required reporting to ODE, collecting student applications, organizing files, operating office equipment (computer, fax, copier), managing tuition billing, teacher, and aide licensure renewals, and planning special events (play dates, picnics, and graduation). A background in medical or ODE coding, invoicing/billing, and customer service skills is a plus. Advanced skills with MS Excel and Office applications, data entry skills are preferred. Serves as back up teacher/aide in the classroom as needed.

Qualified Preschool Administrative Assistants will have 1-2 years’ experience working in an administrative capacity, preferably at a preschool. A bachelor’s degree is preferred for this position.

Individual must be able to pass criminal background checks as required by the Ohio Revised Code; 180-day probation period must be completed. Individual must be able to pass BCI and FBI criminal background checks as required by the Ohio Revised Code; pass a preemployment drug screen, physical and TB test, and have a valid Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record and a satisfactory MVR CORSA score.  Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No telephone calls please. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.