G26/27 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (GUNSTON)

• Human Resources announces an opening for Educational Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time (196-days work
• schedule), Grade G-7 position at Gunston Middle School.

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 phones, 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 operations (e.g., maintain complex student records; assist the
• special education process; may serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal or Director of Counseling; support
• specific instructional staff; may perform Attendance, Registration, and STARS Finance tasks). Must be able to dispense medications
• to students when necessary. Other duties as assigned.

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, STAN, and
• STARS); including good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, etc. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

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.
• 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, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.
• Salary based on FY 26/27 pay plan