School Administrative Assistant - Substitute Per Diem

Winchester Schools • Winsted, CT

310d • $20

About The Position

The position is for a School Administrative Assistant on a per diem substitute basis. Under the direction of the School Principal, the individual will perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to relieve the Principal of administrative and clerical detail. The role involves coordinating the flow of communications and information for the administrator and preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities.

Requirements

• Must pass federal and local background checks
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date

Nice To Haves

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Operation of a computer and assigned software
• Oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist
• Maintain a positive attitude and style contributing to the district's overall public relations
• Receive visitors, including administrators, staff, parents, and the public at high volumes at different times of the day; provide information or direct to appropriate personnel
• Respond to inquiries and provide information and assistance related to school, office, and program operations, activities, policies, and procedures
• Operate various office equipment, including a calculator, copier, fax machine, typewriter, computer, and assigned software
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail; prepare and distribute informational packets and bulk mailings as directed
• Answer telephones and greet the public courteously
• Complete work with many interruptions
• Perform other duties as directed by the Principal

Benefits

• Compensation of $20.00 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support