G26/27 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (GUNSTON)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources announces an opening for Educational Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time (196-days work schedule), Grade G-7 position at Gunston Middle School.

Requirements

• 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, STAN, and STARS); including good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

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 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 operations (e.g., 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).
• Must be able to dispense medications to students when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED