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Johnston Community School District Administrative Assistant to Instructional Services in Johnston, Iowa

Position Summary: Provides administrative support to the Instructional Services Department with a primary focus on the Teaching & Learning team.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Associates degree in Education or Business Administration preferred

  • Minimum of 2 years administrative experience

  • Experience with Macintosh/PC computer format including Google and Microsoft Suite applications

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Provides administrative assistance for the acquisition and management of teaching and learning materials

  • Orders curriculum materials and resources for assessments

  • Processes purchase orders for Student Services and SEBMH departments

  • Ensures all purchases are ordered, received and reconciled according to district guidelines

  • Manages digital accounts for Teaching and Learning

  • Maintains accurate data and completes reports related to state funding and programs (Perkins, Title I, Title II, Title IV, PLTW)

  • Completes administrative tasks and processes for training and certification programs

  • Coordinates and distributes communication regarding student assessments and reports

  • Fulfills student transcript and education verification requests

  • Communicates with buildings as needed

  • Performs data entry and maintains monthly budget documentation

  • Assists with coordination of Teaching & Learning events

  • Completes required trainings

Other Functions

  • Provides support to superintendent’s office

  • Provides district office support with incoming calls and room reservations

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of educational services

  • Working knowledge of general office equipment

  • Intermediate level of technology skills; proficient with Google and Microsoft Suite applications

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

  • Excellent record keeping and documentation skills

  • Basic mathematical and accounting skills

  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and problem solve with minimal supervision and direction

  • Ability to adapt to new and changing situations

  • Ability to contribute to creating and maintaining a positive work environment

  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

In evaluating candidates for this position, Johnston Community School District may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

  • Frequent sitting and moderate standing and walking

  • Moderate lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.; pushing up to 50 lbs.

  • Occasional climbing, bending and squatting

  • Work is performed in an indoor office setting with occasional work in a warehouse environment

District Statement

Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.

Primary Location ADMINISTRATION

Salary Range $18.94 - $23.15 / Per Hour

Shift Type Full-Time

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