The Office of Academics announces an opening for an Hourly Administrative Specialist.
The Hourly Administrative Specialist provides administrative and program support to the Homebound and Home Instruction office within the Office of Academics. The incumbent reports to the Coordinator of Homebound and Home Instruction and provides administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the office.
Responsibilities
The work involves providing administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the Homebound and Home Instruction programs, including coordinating communications with families, schools, Central Office staff, and external partners; drafting correspondence and notifications; managing student records, program documentation, tracking systems, and databases; assisting with data collection in Microsoft Excel; and tracking tasks and following up on work in progress to ensure timely completion.
Qualifications-
High School diploma or GED (Associate Degree preferred); 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.
Must have keen understanding of computer software, browsers, and operating systems in order to perform the job, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Skills working with data in spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) is a key qualification.
Hourly Rate-$31.60 per hour
Please Note: Arlington Public Schools receives a high volume of applications for many positions. As a result, only candidates who are identified as meeting the qualifications and whose experience and skills best align with the needs of the school, department, or office may be contacted for an interview. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or individual contact regarding the status of an application.
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
- Associate degree
- Minimum of two years' responsible clerical experience
- Clerical experience in an education-related setting
- Excellent human relations skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public
- Strong business English grammar, spelling, punctuation; clear oral and written communication skills
- Keen understanding of computer software, web browsers, and operating systems
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Skills working with data in spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
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.






