Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Educational Administrative Assistant. This is a 196-days, Grade G-07 position located at Abingdon Elementary School.
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.
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.
Excellence in business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Experience:
Knowledge of business and school office procedures, practices, and equipment; business English and office terminology.
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.
Responsibilities:
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 phone, 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.
Support specific instructional staff.
May perform Attendance, Registration, and STARS Finance tasks.
Ability to dispense medications to students when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Coursework in business and office practices
- Minimum two years' responsible clerical experience (preferably in education)
- Excellent human relations skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public
- Strong oral and written communication skills; excellence in business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Knowledge of business and school office procedures, practices, and equipment
- Familiarity with APS computer programs and systems (e.g., Synergy, FRONTLINE, STARS+) and MS Word, Excel, Access
- Ability to maintain complex student records and assist in special education processes
- Ability to dispense medications to students when necessary
What We Do
Arlington Public Schools is a highly rated public school division in Arlington County, Virginia, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district operates a comprehensive network of elementary, middle, and high schools, focusing on fostering excellence in its students and staff. It is widely recognized as a high-performing system committed to academic success, inclusivity, and overall student well-being.
