EDUCATIONAL ADMIN ASST (196) (YORKTOWN)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

6d•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington Public Schools is hiring a 1.0 FTE Educational Administrative Assistant for a 196-day, Grade G-07 position at Yorktown High School. The role provides administrative and secretarial support for the instructional program, school administration, teachers, and general school operations. Assigned duties vary by work site and may include receptionist tasks, correspondence and presentation preparation, file maintenance, student records, special education support, attendance, registration, STARS Finance tasks, and dispensing medication to students when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Courses in business and office practices, either included in or supplemental to the high school diploma or GED.
At least two years of responsible clerical experience; education-related experience is preferred.
Excellent human relations skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels, students, parents, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Excellent business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Knowledge of business and school office procedures, practices, and equipment.
Knowledge of business English and office terminology.
Knowledge of the operation, uses, and capabilities of computer equipment and programs used at APS, including Synergy, FRONTLINE, and STARS+.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and similar programs.

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience in an education-related setting.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative support and secretarial tasks to support the instructional program, school administration, teachers, and general school operations.
Serve as a receptionist by greeting visitors, answering phones, and distributing mail.
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.
May serve as Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal or Director of Counseling.
Support specific instructional staff.
May perform attendance, registration, and STARS Finance tasks.
Dispense medications to students when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.