Arlington Public Schools
Clerical Specialist (Transportation)
Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
This position is an Hourly FTE, located with the Department of Transportation.
Qualifications High School diploma or GED; including or supplemented by courses in business and office practices with a minimum of two years’ responsible clerical experience, preferably in an education-related setting. Excellent human relations skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees at all levels, including students, parents, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner. Excellence in business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Experience Knowledge of business and school office procedures, practices, and equipment; business English and office terminology. Knowledge of the operation, uses and capabilities of computer equipment and computer programs utilized at APS (e.g. FRONTLINE and STARS); including good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.
Responsibilities Performs one or more sets of the following: may not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perform all essential functions delineated: Performs full range of entry to full proficiency level administrative support and secretarial tasks as assigned, serve as receptionist; greets all visitors, answers phones, and distributes mail. Incumbent will be assigned specific responsibilities at the work site to support the specific needs of the hiring Office (e.g., maintain complex records; serve as the Administrative Assistant to the work location's manager or director; responds to requests related to office services to the schools and the community; maintains office-wide events calendar; provide written and/or oral translations as required by the assignment; Spanish/English bilingual preferred and prior experience with student registration systems and processes is preferred.
Salary based upon the 25/26 SY Pay Plan
Job Info
Job Identification 356
Job Category Classified
Posting Date 10/15/2025, 07:17 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Arlington Public Schools Facilities & Operations, Arlington, VA, 22206, US
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Qualifications High School diploma or GED; including or supplemented by courses in business and office practices with a minimum of two years’ responsible clerical experience, preferably in an education-related setting. Excellent human relations skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees at all levels, including students, parents, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner. Excellence in business English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Experience Knowledge of business and school office procedures, practices, and equipment; business English and office terminology. Knowledge of the operation, uses and capabilities of computer equipment and computer programs utilized at APS (e.g. FRONTLINE and STARS); including good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.
Responsibilities Performs one or more sets of the following: may not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perform all essential functions delineated: Performs full range of entry to full proficiency level administrative support and secretarial tasks as assigned, serve as receptionist; greets all visitors, answers phones, and distributes mail. Incumbent will be assigned specific responsibilities at the work site to support the specific needs of the hiring Office (e.g., maintain complex records; serve as the Administrative Assistant to the work location's manager or director; responds to requests related to office services to the schools and the community; maintains office-wide events calendar; provide written and/or oral translations as required by the assignment; Spanish/English bilingual preferred and prior experience with student registration systems and processes is preferred.
Salary based upon the 25/26 SY Pay Plan
Job Info
Job Identification 356
Job Category Classified
Posting Date 10/15/2025, 07:17 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Arlington Public Schools Facilities & Operations, Arlington, VA, 22206, US
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