What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant I position at Parkway Schools?
Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We're looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Administrative Assistant I.
Benefits
The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our "Family Friendly" benefits offer you:
Position: 9.5 Month Calendar; 6 Hour Days
Status: Non-Exempt
Open Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026
Starting Pay: $17.38 per hour (& up, depending on verifiable experience)
Essential Functions
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance required.
Benefits
The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our "Family Friendly" benefits offer you:
- Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
- Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
- 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
- Employer PAID life insurance
- Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
- GREAT work environment in a West County location
- Promotional opportunities
Position: 9.5 Month Calendar; 6 Hour Days
Status: Non-Exempt
Open Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026
Starting Pay: $17.38 per hour (& up, depending on verifiable experience)
Essential Functions
- Greets visitors for the purpose of ensuring proper and quality customer service.
- Answers telephone calls for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages.
- Assists with general school supervision such as arrival/dismissal supervision and monitoring students at breakfast, lunch, and recess. for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment for students.
- Assists with processing of documents, forms, mailings and materials (e.g. attendance, enrollments, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
- Distributes materials (e.g. mail, checks, supplies, messages, copies, packets, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring delivery to addressee.
- Maintains inventory of supplies and materials (e.g. forms, office supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
- Maintains manual and electronic documents files and records (e.g. letters, forms, reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
- Monitors students referred for disciplinary action for the purpose of ensuring student welfare and maintaining a secure office environment.
- Prepares standardized documents (e.g. form letters and memos, calendars, bulletins, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to other parties.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance required.
Salary : $17