We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees.

DCPS serves 51,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 117 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and diverse central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.

Position Overview

At the Principal’s discretion, the position may be called Administrative Aide, Administrative Assistant, or Secretary. The Administrative Aide is responsible for providing administrative support to the Principal and other school office personnel; communicating information to students, parents, teachers, staff, and DCPS Central Office; and supporting the broad array of services provided to all stakeholders. This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment, this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.

The Administrative Aide, Administrative Assistant, Secretary will report to the Principal at LaSalle-Backus Elementary School and must be proficient in Spanish.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other dues may be assigned.
• Receives, screens and assigns incoming calls to appropriate persons.
• Maintains various files, such as general correspondence, records, reports, and reference materials. Screens incoming mail and distributes appropriately.
• Orders supplies and ensures that the supply room is fully stocked at all times.
• Provides support to the Administrative Officer, Business Manager, and other administrative staff as necessary. Escorts students to and from classrooms.
• Types memoranda; edits and proofreads documents; and sends and receives faxes.
• Assists Registrar with student registration.
• Performs data entry functions.
• Assists in recording student attendance; assists in calling parents regarding absences; and maintains other relevant records.
• Assists with maintaining technology.
• Maintains inventory and distributes textbooks.
• Assists with maintaining bulletin boards and classroom materials.
• Greets and addresses concerns of parents, guardians, and community members who visit the school; and participates in school-based committees as necessary.
• Amends staff meetings, staff development workshops, conferences, and other meetings as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $24.78 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person