Administrative Assistant Job at Fulton County Schools in Atlanta

Administrative Assistant

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