Education Administrative Assistant

Educational Administrative Assistant

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 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

Job Identification 1589

Job Category Classified

Posting Date 07/30/2026, 12:52 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day

Locations Gunston Middle School, Arlington, VA, 22206, US (On-site)