Office Assistant

Office Assistant

Duxbury Public Schools is seeking exceptional candidates to apply for the position of Office Assistant for the Alden School.

The Office Assistant works independently in the performance of all functions necessary to maintain efficient and organized operations of the Main Office of Alden School in a professional and confidential manner.

Hours for the position are 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

Summary of Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Minimum of Associates Degree preferred
• Experience as an Administrative Assistant or other successful employment
• Knowledge of Google Suite (docs, forms, sheets, sites)

Essential Functions:

• Daily door monitoring
• Organize daily school attendance records including absences, tardies, early dismissals, school visitors
• Organize dismissal lists and manage communication between school and home regarding school daily school dismissal routines, changes, and record keeping
• Support general organization and upkeep of the main office including student files, staff mailboxes, parent notes, phone calls & supplies
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary & assigned by the Principal
• Placement on the pay scale is dependent on relevant experience and specific training applicable to the position.

This position is eligible to participate in the Town of Duxbury Benefit plans that include health insurance (25% employee contribution), dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, vision insurance, pet insurance, accident insurance, cancer insurance, critical illness insurance, prescription drug program, 529 College Savings plan, and an employee assistance program.

Alden School is a grades 3, 4, 5 school comprised of 620 students and 115 dedicated staff members. Our school community believes in the values Responsibility, Empathy, Self-esteem, Courage, Patience, Effort and Teamwork. Staff model these RESPECT values in how we teach, communicate, and collaborate with our students and families. The mission of Alden School is to provide each student with the opportunity to achieve personal and academic excellence. We welcome applicants with a diverse background and experiences that can align with our core values and can contribute to creating a positive learning environment for all students.

Duxbury Public Schools believes that each student's unique identity must be affirmed in order to support a welcoming school-community that engages and empowers all learners. We are committed to the long term work of dismantling systems of inequity in our community to provide obstacle free access to education and to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.