Administrative Assistant to the Principal

Job Title:Administrative Assistant to the Principal-Forest Park Elementary School

** Only internal applicants considered through Aug. 15 2025 **

Questions:

Does your passion for engagement with staff students and your community support a school culture of high academic achievement for all students Do you seek to work with children and their families Are you a proactive self starter Are customer service accuracy problem solving and meeting deadlines your top priorities Can you plan and help lead an environment that makes everyone feel welcomed appreciated and respected

Position Description:

Eastpointe Community Schools is welcoming applicants for an Administrative Assistant to the Principal. The Administrative Assistant performs all administrative support duties required for the school Principal under the direct supervision of the Principal. This position requires a strong customer service orientation work ethic knowledge of district and building procedures/policies the ability to assume significant responsibility work effectively accuratelyand independently under pressure meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality with many interruptions.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent with a preference for coursework in Administrative Assistant programming; prior successful experience is strongly preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills:Ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds; focus on solving conflict; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting keeping emotions under control; remain open to others ideas and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Language Skills:Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students parents staff agencies or members of the community verbally in writing in email. Ability to effectively present information to the administrator. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Use school budget and accounting software for school/department needs. (AS400)
• Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
• Computer Skills:Proficiency in the usage of accounting database software internet software email and word processing software. Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred: MS File Explorer MS Word Visions MS PowerPoint Publisher and Excel and Google platform. Understand and skillfully use on-line web based programs such as: AS400 AESOP PowerSchool TalentEd EduStaff ISS Standard for Success Safe Schools and more. Ability to type accurately and proficiently.
• Other Skills and Abilities:Ability to appropriately communicate with staff at all levels and others including vendors law enforcement and other agencies. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.

Evaluated By:Principal

Salary Data:Salary and Work Year Data:As per EDESA Contract $18.10 - $21.30/hr. 43 Week position (Mid-August to late June work year schedule)

More Information about Eastpointe Community Schools:

Internal candidates please apply in TalentEd