Administrative Assistant

Fulton Schools • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Assists school administration in providing effective leadership and guidance in the operations of the school. The role supports the school program in accordance with District philosophy, school board requirements, accrediting agency standards, and state school statutes. The Administrative Assistant supports student behavior and growth, instructional program improvement, principal decision-making, staff development, student registration and scheduling, student support functions, extracurricular activities, transportation and traffic coordination, attendance and accounting, student and staff safety, school operations, and school fund procedures. If duties include teaching, the position provides appropriate instruction according to the Fulton County Schools teacher job description. The role also stays abreast of educational research, trends, and issues and performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching (T), Service (S), or Leadership (L) Certificate at Level 5 or above.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching or other related experience in an educational environment at the school level.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to learners.
• Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the total school program in accordance with District philosophy, school board requirements, accrediting agency standards, and state school statutes.
• Assist with student behavior management, citizenship responsibilities, and positive growth.
• Assist in supervising, directing, and improving the instructional program.
• Provide information and assistance to the principal for effective decision-making.
• Encourage staff interaction conducive to maintaining a positive working atmosphere.
• Assist in registering, orienting, and scheduling students.
• Assist in organizing and implementing staff development opportunities.
• Assist in implementing student support team functions according to guidelines.
• Assist with the organization and supervision of extracurricular activities.
• Assist with coordinating functions related to traffic control and student transportation.
• Assist in providing and/or supervising auxiliary services, including pupil attendance and accounting.
• Help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of students and staff members.
• Assist in supervising the maintenance and operation of the school.
• Assist with proper compliance and implementation of the collection and use of school funds.
• As assigned, assist with reviews of disbursement packages for proper documentation, appropriateness of purchases, and signatures in accordance with local school accounting procedures.
• Provide appropriate instruction to students according to the Fulton County Schools teacher job description if duties include teaching.
• Stay abreast of educational research, trends, and issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level