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Edwards Elementary is seeking a School Administrative Assistant.
Summary
Under the direction of the Building Principal, this position is responsible for providing administrative support to the building's students, parents, staff, and visitors.

Work Schedule: 6:45AM-3:15PM Monday-Friday, 215 day contract.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Works and communicates with teachers and other personnel, students, parents and the public.
• Greets and accommodates visitors, handles incoming telephone calls and takes messages as appropriate.
• Remains MEDS certified for administering medications to students/staff.
• Maintains office filing system.
• Gathers data for and types correspondence, reports, and schedules.
• Greets and accommodates visitors, handles incoming calls, and takes messages as appropriate.
• Maintains records for teachers, attendance, health, and/or those appropriate to the requirements of the office/building.
• Orders, distributes and maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Maintains budget information and building activity accounts.
• Coordinates rental and scheduling of extra-curricular and non-school activities, handles and distributes keys to building and maintains related records.
• Maintains student/school activity accounts and monthly financial statements on receipts and disbursements.
• Assists in problem resolution in the areas of scheduling, busing, student services or other emergency situations.
• Contacts and orients substitutes for teaching staff and support staff before school and during working hours as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent. Post high school education in related field, or the equivalent in experience preferred.

The successful candidate will exhibit:

• Knowledge and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multicultural/ethnic students, staff and community populations.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment (i.e. personal computer, calculator, other office equipment).
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures to include recordkeeping, filing, and reporting methods including Google Docs, email, spreadsheets, etc.
• Ability to handle confidential work with tact and discretion.
• Ability to interact with other staff, students, and the public to obtain and provide information.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• High standards of ethical conduct and exhibits honesty and integrity.
• Commitment to quality service.
• High level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision.
• Consistent and punctual work attendance.

Compensation: $18.74 per hour
Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off-Paid holidays, sick leave, emergency and personal leave

Closing Date: May 15, 2024
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