Administrative Assistant

Summary Assists school administration in providing effective leadership and guidance in the operations of the school Essential Duties Assists the total school program in accordance with District philosophy, school board requirements, accrediting agency standards, and state school statutes Assists with student behavior management, citizenship responsibilities, and positive growth Assists in supervising, directing, and improving the instructional program Provides information and assistance to the principal for effective decision-making Encourages staff interaction conducive to the maintenance of a positive working atmosphere Assists in registering, orienting, and scheduling students Assists in organizing and implementing staff development opportunities Assists in implementing student support team functions according to guidelines Assists with organization and supervision of extracurricular activities Assists with the coordination of functions related to traffic control and student transportation Assists in providing and/or supervising auxiliary services, including pupil attendance and accounting Helps to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of students and staff members Assists in supervising the maintenance and operation of the school Assists with proper compliance and implementation of the collection and use of school funds Assists with reviews of disbursement packages for proper documentation, appropriateness of purchases, and signatures in accordance with local school accounting procedures, as assigned Provides appropriate instruction to students according to the Fulton County Schools teacher job description, if duties include teaching Stays abreast of educational research, trends, and issues Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education Master’s Degree Certification/Licensure Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching(T), Service(S), or Leadership(L) Certificate at a Level 5 or above Experience Qualifications Minimum 3 years of successful teaching or other related experience in an educational environment at the school level Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure Classroom management skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Working Conditions Normal office and classroom environment Physical Demands Routine physical activity associated with normal office and classroom environment