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ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the principal, to provide administrative assistance, conveying information regarding school functions and procedures, and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Composes documents (e.g. notices, correspondence, bulletins, reports, newsletter, handbooks) for the purpose of requesting or providing information about school and work-related matters, activities, events, etc.
• Maintains documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and materials.
• Assists and responds to inquiries from students, parents, teaching staff, and others in a professional manner.
• Manages daily communication, including phone calls, email, faxes, incoming mail and outgoing mail.
• Evaluates situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains the student information management system at the building site (attendance, discipline and other records).
• Assists students who need medical attention/supplies when the school nurse is not available.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively and frequently communicate both orally and in writing to supervisor.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, families, and visitors
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Workspace, the Internet, and student information management systems).
• Ability to problem-solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork and electronic reports accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of office and district procedures.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Associates degree with course work in business, math, word processing, office procedures and record keeping preferred.
• Successful secretarial and/or office experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking.

Working Conditions:Varied. Terms of Employment: Nine-monthletter of assignment with hourly rate and benefits established annually by the Board. Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an at-will employee.Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. The school district can define the number of days notice required of a terminating employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Iowaworks system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code sectio 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Josh Jacobs,Business Manager / Director of HR
• P.O. Box 350
• 390 Burlington Avenue
• Martensdale,Iowa50160
• Phone:641-764-2466
• Email :click here