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Lewiston Independent School District
School Administrative Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$46,395 / year median in Idaho
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- APPLY @ https://www.lewistonschools.net/
JOB TITLE
School Administrative Assistant Job Purpose Statement:
The job of "School Administrative Secretary" is done for the purpose of providing secretarial support to school site administrative functions; conveying information regarding school and/or district functions and procedures; and ensuring compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements of assigned functions.Essential Job Functions:
- Administers first aid and medication to students for the purpose of meeting their immediate health care needs.
- Evaluates situations involving staff, students, parents and the public for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Maintains records, files, schedules, machines and supplies for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring availability of accurate information and supplies.
- Monitors assigned activities and program components for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district, state and federal policies and requirements.
- Monitors student behavior for the purpose of taking appropriate action to ensure safe office environment.
- Oversees assigned staff, students and/or volunteers for the purpose of maximizing efficiency of work force and meeting operational requirements.
- Prepares written documentation for the purpose of providing written support, accountability and conveying information.
- Processes documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
- Reconciles cash accounts as assigned for the purpose of maintaining accurate balances and complying with accounting practices.
- Responds to inquires of staff, students, parents and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
- Supports school administrative personnel, staff, parents and students for the purpose of providing assistance with their administrative and job functions, activities and/or needs.
Other Job Functions:
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
- Attends meetings and/or trainings as requested and/or needed for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information required to perform job functions.
Qualifications:
Experience Required:
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility- Skills, Knowledge and/or
Abilities Required:
Skills to: operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; use English in both written and verbal form to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the public; perform basic arithmetic calculations and accounting procedures; establish and maintain accurate and detailed records; make judgments based on common sense; plan and manage projects; perform tasks in an environment with many distractions and interruptions; use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; prepare clear and accurate reports; and administer basic first aid.Knowledge of:
rules and regulations related to assigned building; basic budgeting, financial and statistical record keeping; modern office methods; and problem-solving methodology.Abilities to:
understand and carry out oral and written instructions; interact with persons of different age groups and cultural/educational backgrounds; read/interpret/apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; adhere to safe work practices; adjust to flexible work assignments; work cooperatively with others; provide direction to others; work under time constraints; maintain confidentiality of student files and appropriate records; work accurately, with attention to detail and with minimal supervision; meet deadlines and schedules; and think logically. Significant physical abilities include sitting/walking for prolonged periods, stooping/ kneeling, reaching/handling/fingering/feeling, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation, exposure to contagious diseases.Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent- Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or