EMS: Middle School Administrative Assistant, up no 7.5 hours/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant to the Middle School Principal works under the supervision of the building Principal. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Types correspondence and reports for Assistant Principal and Counselor. Greets and assists visitors, staff, and students; answers phones and makes appointments. Performs duties involving effective communications within the building and community. Maintains and updates student CA-60 (photos/report cards/filing) and office files. Completion of enrollment (locker assignments, books, bus pass and CA-60 requests). Dispenses medications and first aid to students. Responsible for pupil accounting including daily attendance and record keeping. Coordinates with agencies regarding truancy and probation. Works with Truancy Department regarding truant neighborhood students. Sorts and distributes mail. Operates and maintains standard office equipment. Completes accident reports for student injuries. Supervises students sent to office. Administers and records first aid to injured and ill students. Supports and assists teachers and guest teachers with day to day activities. Assists with lockdown and other emergency situations. Schedules conference room for meetings/general use. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

College degree and/or previous relevant work experience required.
Advanced knowledge of computers and technology.
Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm accurately.
Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on details and time management.
Excellent public relations skills.
Ability to deal with injuries.
Knowledge of math and accounting principles.
Analytical ability necessary to gather and interpret data.
Demonstrates proficiency in spelling, grammar, and information technologies.
Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying.
Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

CPR and first aid preferred.

Responsibilities

Types correspondence and reports for Assistant Principal and Counselor.
Greets and assists visitors, staff, and students; answers phones and makes appointments.
Performs duties involving effective communications within the building and community.
Maintains and updates student CA-60 (photos/report cards/filing) and office files.
Completion of enrollment (locker assignments, books, bus pass and CA-60 requests).
Dispenses medications and first aid to students.
Responsible for pupil accounting including daily attendance and record keeping.
Coordinates with agencies regarding truancy and probation.
Works with Truancy Department regarding truant neighborhood students.
Sorts and distributes mail.
Operates and maintains standard office equipment.
Completes accident reports for student injuries.
Supervises students sent to office.
Administers and records first aid to injured and ill students.
Supports and assists teachers and guest teachers with day to day activities.
Assists with lockdown and other emergency situations.
Schedules conference room for meetings/general use.
Performs other duties as assigned.