Elementary School Administrative Asst. (Temporary)

Athol-Royalston Regional School District

Athol Community Elementary School - Athol, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5930991

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Monday - Friday (5 Hours Per day)

Position Summary:

The Elementary School Administrative Assistant serves as a welcoming, professional, and responsive point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors. The Administrative Assistant supports daily school operations by managing front-office communication, responding to questions and requests, coordinating dismissal changes, and helping families and staff access needed resources and services.

Essential Responsibilities:

Front Office & Communication

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls in a professional, timely, and welcoming manner.
  
• Greet and assist students, families, staff, and visitors who contact or enter the main office.
  
• Respond to routine questions from staff, students, and families or direct inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
  
• Monitor and respond to office email and other school communication systems.
  
• Maintain a calm, helpful, and solution-focused presence in the main office.
  
• Communicate important information accurately and appropriately while maintaining confidentiality.
  Student & Family Support
  
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families regarding routine school questions, procedures, schedules, attendance, transportation, and other school-related needs.
  
• Assist families in navigating school procedures and connect them with appropriate school personnel when additional support is needed.
  
• Support students who come to the main office and ensure they are connected with the appropriate staff member.
  
• Maintain a welcoming and respectful environment for all students and families.
  Dismissal & Student Transportation
  
• Receive and document parent/guardian requests for changes to a student's dismissal plan.
  
• Verify dismissal changes according to school procedures before communicating changes to classrooms or dismissal staff.
  
• Maintain accurate dismissal records and communicate changes clearly and promptly.
  
• Coordinate with teachers, dismissal staff, transportation personnel, and administrators to ensure students are dismissed safely and appropriately.
  
• Address dismissal questions and concerns from families and staff.
  Administrative & Office Support
  
• Receive, distribute, and organize school correspondence and materials.
  
• Support administrators and staff with routine clerical and administrative tasks.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and staff information.
  
• Assist with school-wide events, meetings, registration, and other activities as needed.
  
• Follow all school, district, and safety procedures.
  Professional Expectations
  The Administrative Assistant is expected to:
  
• Provide exceptional customer service to students, families, and staff.
  
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
  
• Exercise sound judgment when responding to questions and concerns.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
  
• Prioritize tasks effectively in a busy school environment.
  
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
  
• Work collaboratively with the other administrative assistants, building administrators, teachers, support staff, students, and families.
• Contribute to a welcoming, safe, and supportive school environment.

Reports to: Principal and/or designated school administrator.

Position Type:

Part-time