G26/27 EDUCATIONAL ADMIN ASST - 196 (Abingdon)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Educational Administrative Assistant. This is a 196-days, Grade G-07 position located at Abingdon Elementary School.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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 phone, distributes mail, etc.
Composes routine correspondence: may prepare information and presentation packets as needed.
Organize and maintain files.
Maintain complex student records.
Assist the special education process.
May serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal.
Support specific instructional staff.
May perform Attendance, Registration, and STARS Finance tasks.
Ability to dispense medications to students when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.