Educational Admin Asst (196) (Yorktown)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

5d•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. Specific duties vary by work site and may include reception, correspondence, file maintenance, student records, special education processes, attendance, registration, finance tasks, and support for instructional staff. The position may also involve serving as administrative assistant to an assistant principal or director of counseling and dispensing medications to students when necessary. Salary is $19.77–$35.67 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Courses in business and office practices, either included in or supplemented to education.
A minimum of two years of responsible clerical experience.
Excellent human relations skills and the 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 computer equipment and programs used at APS, including their operation, uses, and capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience in an education-related setting is preferred.
Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and APS programs such as Synergy, FRONTLINE, and STARS+.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative support and secretarial tasks to support the instructional program, school administration, teachers, and general school operations.
Serve as 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.
Support specific instructional staff.
Depending on work-site assignment, perform attendance, registration, and STARS Finance tasks.
May serve as administrative assistant to the assistant principal or director of counseling.
Dispense medications to students when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.