G26/27 EDUCATIONAL ADMIN ASST - Ashlawn Elementary School

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

5d•$32,227 - $59,355

About The Position

Arlington Public Schools is hiring a 1.0 FTE Educational Administrative Assistant, G-07, for 208 days at Ashlawn Elementary School. The position provides administrative and secretarial support for the instructional program, school administration, teachers, and general school operations. Site-specific assignments may include maintaining student records, supporting special education processes, assisting instructional staff, and performing attendance, registration, or STARS Finance tasks. The employee may also serve as administrative assistant to the Assistant Principal or Director of Counseling and may dispense medication to students when necessary. Salary is based on the 2026/27 Pay Plan, listed as $32,226.88–$59,354.88.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, supplemented by coursework in business and office practices.
At least two years of responsible clerical experience; education-related experience is preferred.
Excellent human relations skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Strong business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, with the 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.

Nice To Haves

Clerical experience in an education-related setting.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative support and secretarial duties to support the instructional program, school administration, teachers, and 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.
May serve as Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal or Director of Counseling.
Support assigned instructional staff.
May perform attendance, registration, and STARS Finance tasks.
Dispense medications to students when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.