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Educational Administrative Assistant

Educational Administrative Assistant

Arlington Public SchoolsArlington, VA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs one or more sets of the following; may not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perform all essential functions delineated :

  • Performs full range of entry or full proficiency level administrative support and secretarial tasks as assigned to support the instructional program; assisting school administration, teachers, and general school operations.
  • Serve as receptionist; greets all visitors, answers phones, distributes mail, etc.
  • Composes routine correspondence; may prepare information and presentation packets as needed.
  • Organize and maintain files.

Incumbent will be assigned specific responsibilities at the work site to support the instructional program and general school operation :

  • Maintain complex student records.
  • Assist the special education process.
  • May serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal or Director of Counseling.
  • Support specific instructional staff.
  • May perform Attendance, Registration, and STARS Finance tasks).
  • Ability to dispense medications to students when necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • EXPERIENCE :

  • Knowledge of business and school office procedures, practices, and equipment; business English and office terminology.
  • Knowledge of the operation, uses and capabilities of computer equipment and computer programs utilized at APS (e.g. Synergy, FRONTLINE, and STARS); including good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.

    • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High School diploma or GED; including or supplemented by courses in business and office practices with a minimum of two years’ responsible clerical experience, preferably in an education-related setting.
  • Excellent human relations skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees at all levels, including students, parents, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
  • Excellence in business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.