ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT at Tamaqua Area School District in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Join our team and contribute to the success and excellence of our school district. The Administrative Assistant plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our schools. By providing essential office and clerical support, this team member collaborates closely with staff and administration to foster a productive and welcoming environment.

Qualifications:

• One (I) year experience in public education or related field
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Business preferred
• Advanced computer/typing skills-MS Office/Google
• Ability to carry out advanced verbal and written directives
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with confidential information
• Ability to prepare correspondence independently

Benefits:

Our staff receives a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with competitive salaries. The qualified candidate for this position will have the opportunity to discuss our complete benefits package in detail during the hiring process.

12-month work year - salary & benefits determined by Contract between TASP/TASD Board of Education

Physical Demands:

Ability to reach above and below the waist

Ability to use fingers to pick up, feel and grasp objects

Some stooping, bending and twisting of the body required

Ability to lift/and or carry supplies and/or papers weighing more than 20 pounds.

Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the building, often for extended periods of the workday.

Sufficient hand/eye coordination to operate keyboard

Sufficient visual acuity to recognize words, letters and numbers

Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone

Essential Functions:

Provide office and clerical support to assist with the efficient operation of the school district

Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines

Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community

React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned

Appropriately operate all equipment as required

Support the value of an education

Support the philosophy and vision of TASD

Performance Responsibilities:

Screen visitors and telephone calls, directing them to the appropriate person/department

Screen and route incoming mail and email

Compose, type and copy correspondence, reports, bulletins, records and other materials

Obtain, gather and organize pertinent data as needed

Provide payroll data to the business office as scheduled

Maintain an orderly filing system

Assist in planning meetings agendas and in preparing meeting summaries

Maintain accurate student attendance records and report attendance problems to the principal

Call parents to confirm attendance

Distribute office passes and notes as directed

Maintain an accurate inventory of student books and teacher materials

Order, receive and distribute supplies

Place orders for materials, verify quantities delivered and distribute to staff

Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques

Administer first aid and/or medication to students in the absence of the school health aide according to school policy

Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan

Other duties as assigned by the principal or lead secretary

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity and

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Email your resume to careers@tamaquasd.org or click this link to learn more.

Tamaqua Area School District is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status in our employment practices. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for positions within our district and strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.

            

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