Administrative Assistant I

Parkway Schools; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, & vision benefits

Pension plan with 6.86% employer match

403(b) and 457 plans

Employer PAID life insurance

Generous vacation, holiday, sick and个人

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Parkway Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant I at South High School. This 9.5 month, 6-hour day schedule supports front-desk duties, parent and staff communications, and clerical tasks in a busy school environment.

Under supervision of an Assistant Principal, you will greet visitors, answer calls, manage logbooks, and support daily operations while maintaining security and accuracy in records. We offer strong benefits and a positive workplace in West County.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse staff, students, and parents.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn District applications (PEERS).
• Clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front line with parents, students, and staff.
• Answer, screen, and forward phone calls; receive visitors.
• Maintain security by logging visitors and issuing badges.
• Perform varied secretarial tasks using a computer and copying/printing duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Mobility

Tools

PEERS

Job description

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We're looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Administrative Assistant I.

Benefits

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location

South High School

Position

9.5 Month Calendar; 6 Hour Days

Status

Non-Exempt

Open Date

6/17/2026

Closing Date

when filled

Starting Pay

$17.38 per hour (& up, depending on verifiable experience)

Essential Job Functions

Under the supervision of an Assistant Principal, perform varied school related secretarial tasks and duties including, but not limited to; serving as front line with parents, students, and staff; answering, screening and forwarding phone calls, receiving visitors as well as directing and announcing them appropriately, maintain security by monitoring logbook and issuing visitor badges, using a computer, copying, proofreading, clerical responsibilities, and communicating with staff, parents and children.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse workforce including administrators, teachers, parents and children
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Enjoy diverse responsibilities and ability to handle a variety of tasks
• Prior knowledge and/or willingness to learn District applications (PEERS, etc.)
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Excellent attendance record
• Mobility to move in and around buildings