Administrative Assistant - Elementary School

The Cocalico School District is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. This is a full-time, 209-day position. Effective communication, organization, and office clerical skills are required. One (1) year of experience as an administrative assistant is preferred.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensure the smooth operation and organization of the office and materials.
• Greet, assist, and monitor outside visitors coming to the main entrance and office.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering the phone, copying, typing, faxing, filing, opening and distributing mail, etc., as deemed necessary by office staff.
• Maintain attendance by entering data into PowerSchool; track and file excuse cards; generate attendance letters, legal notices and criminal complaints; complete attendance checklist and initiate attendance calls.
• Prepare and print absenteeism reports for State reporting, as required.
• Assist with enrollment, transfer, and withdrawal of students; entering data and completing paperwork as needed.
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal process by announcing buses, etc., transportation changes, facilitating two-way communication, and troubleshooting transportation issues.
• Maintain communication with teachers, parents, staff, and students, providing support, as needed.
• Coordinate field trips/permission slips and volunteer certification, as required.
• Oversee building-level aspects of Child Accounting, such as entering and maintaining student data in PowerSchool, and assist with organizing and maintaining student cumulative records.
• Assist with building-level tasks, including but not limited to preparing materials for school projects such as picture day, conferences, staff and student handbooks, and Cocalico Safety Team (CST) binders.
• Assist with the electronic posting of take home papers and other messages sent to all families, as needed.
• Create and update student accounts for online subscriptions.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Interested individuals should submit an application to Cocalico School District, Attention: Human Resources, P.O. Box 800, Denver, PA 17517. Applications can be obtained through the district website or from the Cocalico School District Office. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Cocalico School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1 - $16