Extended School-Year Administrative Assistant

Chickering Elementary School is seeking an Extended School-Year Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time position (1.0) that works the school year (up to 194 days) and approximately 80 hours during the summer break.

A successful candidate will have strong communication skills and be organized, efficient, and congenial with staff, students, and school visitors. Responsibilities include supporting school administrators, managing the office, purchasing, and maintaining accounts.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide administrative support to the Principal
• Meet and greet students, parents, and visitors
• Answer phones and respond to security monitoring for building access
• Generate and manage purchase orders
• Maintains the school website
• Track employee attendance and prepare bi-weekly payroll
• Coordinates substitute coverage when staff is absent
• Coordinate and publish school email communication to parents/guardians
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the (administrator).

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Associate degree or equivalent work experience
• Must possess strong organizational skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects professionally
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize tasks and work independently with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrated computer skills (Google platform, budget software, student information database)
• Must be team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be willing to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested
• Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior, professionalism, and confidentiality of information as required by law

Terms of Employment: This is a full-time position (1.0) that works the school year (up to 194 days) and approximately 80 hours during the summer break. 40 hours per week (7:15 AM-3:15 PM) Rate of pay: $24.50 Reports to: Deb Reinemann, Principal If interested in applying for this position, please email Deb Reinemann at: reinemannd@doversherborn.org

The Public Schools of Dover and Sherborn do not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness.