The School District of Clayton is seeking a highly-qualified administrative assistant to provide support to the principal of Captain Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year.  The administrative assistant in this position performs a variety of clerical and secretarial duties requiring initiative, independent judgment, and decision making within established policies and procedures.  Duties frequently require the discreet and tactful handling of confidential material, and interaction with the staff, parents, students, and community. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be capable of handling highly confidential information with skill and discretion
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor in communication with District staff, students, parents and community
• Possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Be skilled in word processing and baisc technology  

Examples of work performed:

• Prepares, composes, transcribes and/or types documents, correspondence, reports, newsletters, schedules, etc. for the purpose of communicating information to school and District personnel, students, parents, and the public.
• Supports assigned supervisor(s) for the purposes of providing assistance with their department functions. Maintains confidentiality when working with private material concerning the District or individuals.
• Maintains files for supervisor(s) and/or department.
• Determines the need of written or telephone inquiries, provides information or direction and resolves issues from knowledge of District policies and procedures, or refers to appropriate party.
• Receives visitors into department or office, ascertains the purpose of the visit, and furnishes the information or directs to proper person.
• Monitors student attendance and communicates student absences to parents.
• Provides daily supervision for students during recess and lunch.
• Initiates contact and transacts business with outside agencies and parties.
• Prepares and distributes related reports, and maintains data bases appropriate to the specific area of responsibility.
• Develops systems to meet building/department needs and establishes and maintains files including educational records.
• Operates standard office equipment, is proficient in word processing and basic spreadsheet skills.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by the assigned supervisor(s).

Education Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:  Minimum of 2 - 3 years experience as an administrative assistant or equivalent position.  Prior school district office experience is highly desirable.

Compensation:  District provides its staff with highly competitive pay.

Benefits:  Comprehensive benefits package

FLSA status:  Non-exempt.

Work Calendar:  12 month position

Please understand that in order to be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application, uploading your cover letter and resume, and providing three current references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure