Educational Administrative Assistant

at  Arlington Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Human Resources announces an opening for a 0.5 FTE Educational Administrative Assistant . This is a 196-days, Grade G-7 position located at Yorktown High School.

EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of business and school office procedures, practices, and equipment; business English and office terminology.
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Knowledge of the operation, uses and capabilities of computer equipment and computer programs utilized at APS (e.g. Synergy,FRONTLINE, and STARS); including good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED; including or supplemented by courses in business and office practices with a minimum of two years’ responsible clerical experience, preferably in an education-related setting.
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Excellent human relations skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees at all levels, including students, parents, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
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Excellence in business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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PERFORMS ONE OR MORE SETS OF THE FOLLOWING; MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL DUTIES PERFORMED; NOT ALL INCUMBENTS PERFORM ALL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DELINEATED:

• Performs full range of entry or full proficiency level administrative support and secretarial tasks as assigned to support the instructional program; assisting school administration, teachers, and general school operations.
• Serve as receptionist; greets all visitors, answers phones, distributes mail, etc.
• Composes routine correspondence; may prepare information and presentation packets as needed.Organize and maintain files.

INCUMBENT WILL BE ASSIGNED SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE WORK SITE TO SUPPORT THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND GENERAL SCHOOL OPERATION:

• Maintain complex student records.
• Assist the special education process.
• May serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal or Director of Counseling.
• Support specific instructional staff.
• May perform Attendance, Registration, and STARS Finance tasks).
• Ability to dispense medications to students when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.