Administrative Assistant

Richland Elementary

Front Office - Administrative Assistant - 1.0 FTE

August 27, 2026

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the administrators, the administrative assistant is responsible for assisting students, parents, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. High School diploma or general education degree
2. Proficient use of computers, including knowledge and use of Google Workspace and student data systems
3. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven organizational skills
4. Demonstrated success as a collaborator and proven team player
5. Demonstrated successful communication skills with students, staff, parents, and community

Desired Characteristics:

1. Prior administrative assistant/office experience preferred
2. Ability to handle many job responsibilities and prioritize duties
3. Experience working with children

Duties:

1. To provide secretarial support to the Principal
2. To assist students, parents, staff, and visitors
3. Type correspondence, answer phones, process mail, and maintain general office files
4. Process and maintain all necessary paperwork for supplies, materials, equipment, and inventory
5. Ability to plan and organize; good work habits
6. Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
7. To accurately maintain student information system on a timely basis
8. Process reporting substitutes and all documents associated with payroll
9. Willing and able to be trained in medical areas; diabetic screening, dispensing medicine, lice check, fevers, etc.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by administration

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Start Date: ASAP for the 2026-27 School Year, 42-week position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Salary: $17.55 per hour (Step 2)

Apply To: Candidates who are qualified and wish to be considered for this position must submit a Red Rover online application at that includes a letter and resume.

Questions: Contact - Sherri Simmons, Human Resources, at View email address on click.appcast.io