Building Office Assistant (1088)

  • $16 Per Hour

Highlights

Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Position Objective: The Office Assistant provides assistance in the daily operations of the school by supporting the work of the principal and serving as a point of contact for students, staff, and the public.

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Description

id='p5272_'>Building Office Assistant (1088) JobID: 5272

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - Seasonal

Date Posted:

7/1/2026

Location:

Ridgeview Elementary School

Date Available:

08/12/2026

Closing Date:

Open until filled

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This position is part-time for the 2026-27 school year, M-F 5.75 hrs a day, $16.00/hr

Position Objective: The Office Assistant provides assistance in the daily operations of the school by supporting the work of the principal and serving as a point of contact for students, staff, and the public.

Essential Functions:

  • Greets all visitors with courtesy, making sure that security procedures are consistently followed
  • Answers the telephone in a professional courteous manner
  • Keeps the principal informed of all important calls, visitors, messages and other events pertaining to the function of our school
  • Maintains strict confidentiality of all office, school, and personal information
  • Handles all minor accidents and illnesses that come to the office in an efficient and professional manner in accordance with school policies
  • Assists with daily attendance
  • Presents a positive image to the office and the building as a whole
  • Completes reports/projects specified by the Principal
  • Assists with employee absence creation and substitute placements through AESOP program
  • Assists with maintaining and updating all student records as required
  • Assists with student registration, as directed by Principal

Additional Functions:

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Competencies:

  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in typing, filing, copying and other clerical functions
  • Proficient in standard office software applications, including Microsoft Word, internet usage, email usage, Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, students, parents, and the general public
  • Ability to interact with children in a positive and nurturing manner
  • Ability to multi-task while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor
  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language
  • Ability to assess and anticipate clerical tasks needed
  • Understanding of school, district, and state rules and regulations regarding school operations

Working conditions

  • Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.
  • Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
  • Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be required.

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