G26/27 EDUCATIONAL ADMIN ASST (208-Days)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA
•$32,897 - $59,355

About The Position

The Educational Administrative Assistant provides administrative support and secretarial services for the instructional program, school administration, teachers, and general school operations. Assigned duties vary by work site and may include maintaining complex student records, assisting with the special education process, supporting instructional staff, and serving as an administrative assistant to an Assistant Principal or Director of Counseling. The role may also involve attendance, registration, STARS Finance tasks, and dispensing medications to students when necessary.

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 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.

Responsibilities

  • Perform administrative support and secretarial duties to support the instructional program, school administration, teachers, and 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.
  • Support specific instructional staff.
  • May serve as the 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.
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