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Focus School Software

Located in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg Florida, Focus School Software is the fastest-growing school management software company on the market. The only thing growing faster than our client list is our employee base. Focus is now comprised of 100+ dedicated and talented team members, and we are looking for more. Focus provides an environment that fosters creativity and independence. Currently, Focus is looking for energetic, creative, and experienced candidates who can help us succeed in our mission to serve an increasing number of districts across the nation.

We keep our clients’ needs at the forefront of everything we do, and as a company who understands the hard work of today’s educators, Focus looks for employees who share our values towards education. If you think Focus is the right place for you, and handling simultaneous projects that require your creativity and dedication sounds exciting, then we encourage you to check out the job postings below, as well as the many benefits we offer to our employees.

Current Positions

Programming &
Network Maintenance

Software Engineer (PHP)

Put your PHP, SQL, and JavaScript skills to good use working closely with the Focus Support Team to fix software issues as they arise.

Administration &
Business Development

Executive Assistant to CEO

Focus is looking to expand our team by adding an Executive Assistant to the CEO. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for managing and maintaining the CEO’s calendars and correspondence, generating reports and documentation, as well as serving as a liaison to the CEO and other members of the Executive Team.

Marketing Assistant

The Marketing Assistant supports the VP of Business Development, VP of Operations, and the  Proposal Manager with ongoing marketing campaigns/strategies and assists with written proposals and literature, social media, and other promotional events.

National Sales Director

Focus is looking to expand our team by hiring a National Sales Director to help lead us in our mission to serve an increasing number of districts across the nation. To be considered for this position, a candidate must have a proven track record of sales success in the K-12 public school marketplace, with extensive experience building strong relationships with district leaders nationally.

Executive Assistant

Focus is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Vice President of Customer Success. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for supporting the VP of Customer Success and implementation team in various project related tasks. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with software and technology with an interest in project management, whose long term goal would be to move into an Account Executive, Project Coordinator or Project Management position.

Director of CTE/Adult Education

The Director of CTE/Higher Ed will provide general supervision and guidance to the CTE project coordinators, account executives and trainers.  The Director of CTE/Higher Ed has ultimate responsibility for assuring the success of the Focus Postsecondary System through sales, implementations, and the support of existing districts.

Implementation
& Support

Project Coordinator

Focus is looking for a highly motivated individual to act as a Project Coordinator for districts preparing to go through the implementation of Focus software. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all areas of the project to ensure milestones are met and be the sole liaison between the client and Focus throughout the implementation.

Account Executive

The Account Executive will be responsible for primary communication between their assigned District and Focus, as well as building relationships with the client to ensure their educational needs are being met. The Account Executive will be expected to demo our product, speak on a highly technical level about the products, and become a professional, reliable liaison between the company and existing / future clients.

Technical Support Technician (Tier 1)

The Tier 1 Support Technician position is full-time remote and entry-level (work shift is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST), but one of importance in the organization’s success.  The support position is the voice of Focus when a client calls and is often the first line of communication when the district is reporting an issue.

Software Trainer

Focus is looking for a dynamic Software Trainer to deliver training on our software products to new end users, both in person and virtually.

How to Apply

The Application Process:

If you think that you are the right candidate for one of our openings, simply take these steps:

  1. Tell us about yourself. Everyone is special; write a small cover letter telling us how you are special and what sets you apart from the rest.
  2. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by clicking on the link above that you are interested in.
  3. An HR Rep will review your letter, resume and quiz, if applicable, and get in touch with you shortly. If we think you might be a good candidate, we will bring you into our office for an interview to get to know each other a little better.
  4. We won’t keep you waiting too long. If we think you are a fit, we will typically let you know within a few days.

Perks of the Position

  • 15 Days of PTO
  • 11 Holidays
  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Discounted Local Gym Membership
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Work from home or the office…it’s up to you!

Diversity

Focus is a unique company, and we hire unique people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and hire and promote without regard to race, national origin, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic that makes our individual employees unique.