F 26/27 - EDUCATIONAL ADMIN ASST (Abingdon)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

13d•$41,121 - $74,194•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington Public Schools is hiring a 1.0 FTE Educational Administrative Assistant, Grade 07, for 208 days at Abingdon Elementary School. The position provides administrative and secretarial support for the instructional program, school administration, teachers, and general school operations. Specific responsibilities are assigned at the work site and may vary. The role may include maintaining complex student records, assisting with special education processes, supporting instructional staff, and performing attendance, registration, and STARS Finance tasks. The employee may serve as administrative assistant to an assistant principal or director of counseling and may dispense medications to students when necessary. Salary is based on the 2026–2027 pay plan and ranges from $41,121 to $74,193.60.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, supplemented by coursework in business and office practices.
Minimum of two years of responsible clerical experience, preferably in an education-related setting.
Excellent human relations skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Excellent business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of business and school office procedures, practices, and equipment, as well as business English and standard office terminology.
Knowledge of computer equipment and APS-utilized software systems, including Synergy, Frontline, and STARS+.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and related applications.

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience in an education-related setting.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative support and secretarial duties for the instructional program, school administration, teachers, and overall school operations.
Greet visitors, answer phones, distribute mail, and perform receptionist duties.
Compose routine correspondence and prepare information and presentation packets as needed.
Organize and maintain files.
Maintain complex student records.
Assist with the special education process.
Support specific instructional staff.
May serve as administrative assistant to the assistant principal or director of counseling.
May perform attendance, registration, and STARS Finance tasks.
Dispense medications to students when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.