Elementary Administrative Assistant

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Position Overview
Colon Community Schools is seeking a highly organized and professional Elementary Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of the elementary office. This role serves as a key point of contact for students, families, and staff, while providing direct administrative support to the Elementary Principal.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, customer-service driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors
• Maintain accurate student records using PowerSchool (or similar system)
• Process student enrollments, withdrawals, and transfers
• Support daily attendance tracking and communication with families
• Assist with pupil accounting and state reporting requirements
• Provide clerical support to the Special Education department
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and office procedures
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and communications
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information (FERPA compliance)
• Manage office supplies and support general office operations
• Assist with substitute coordination and staff absence tracking
• Maintain student immunization records and ensure compliance
• Perform general clerical duties (filing, copying, scanning, etc.)
• Collaborate with staff to support student and building needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Previous administrative or school office experience preferred
• Experience with PowerSchool or similar student information systems preferred
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Application Procedure
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume via email to:
Olivia Spidle, Director of Operations: ospidle@colonschools.org

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person