Elementary School Office Assistant

School Administrative Unit 70•Norwich, VT

11h•$19 - $24

About The Position

Marion Cross School is seeking a dynamic Office Assistant to serve as the face of our school and the central hub of our daily operations. This position also serves as our school registrar, which oversees student registration from start to finish. The ideal candidate will foster a welcoming atmosphere for students, families, staff and community alike. You will be the steady hand ensuring our front office remains secure, efficient, and warm, acting as the primary bridge between our administration and the community we serve. Marion Cross School is a Pre-K-6 school in beautiful Norwich, Vermont. We value outdoor education, critical thinking skills, positive school community, and appreciate the students and families that we serve. Our school has a dedicated PTO and strong community support. This position is full time and year round. Position begins 6/8/2026, open until filled. This position is governed by the Norwich Education Association Union Agreement . This is a school year position with a salary range of $18.55 to $23.74 depending on education and experience.

Requirements

High School Graduate with at least one to three years experience in office setting
Expertise in computer applications (Microsoft Office, Google Apps)
Personable and outgoing with ability to work well with students, staff ,and the community
Ability to communicate with tact, discretion and diplomacy, and with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality as outlined by FERPA
Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies
Ability to handle peak pressure times during the school year
Flexible, timely, reliable, organized, and able to multitask as needed
Able to prioritize projects

Responsibilities

Greet and screen office visitors following school safety protocols
Provide general reception of staff and community including but not limited to answering phones, sorting mail, acting as first point of contact for organization, answering general inquiries
Issue temporary and permanent bus passes, communicate dismissal changes as needed
Act as point of contact for transportation issues that arise related to arrival and dismissal of students
Assist with school mailings, digital and physical
Maintain records and logs of: Staff, student and visitor sign in/out Phone Lists
Assist parents with general technology and student information systems (SIS) inquiries
Coordinate substitutes (keys, plans/schedules, timesheets, etc.)
Maintain office inventory and supplies
Help troubleshoot issues and/or call for service for building copiers
Assist and backup office staff as needed and/or at the direction of building administration
Attend PowerSchool training as assigned. This includes a weeklong off-site conference.
Performs all duties in a professional and appropriate manner while interacting with students, parents, faculty, administration and co-workers.
Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned
Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives
Main contact for families to assist with registration and updates
Generate student data reports as needed, including state and federal reports
Responsible for follow through with student registration from enrollment to attendance
Verify all residencies
Maintain cumulative files and digital student records
Prepare accurate data in PowerSchool fields
Assign Vermont records for perm number
Initiate state reporting according to prescribed timeline
Communicate with SAU regarding enrollment totals each month