Administrative Assistant II - 2026 - 2027

John Handley High School; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

John Handley High School in Winchester, VA is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support the school front office and administrative staff. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, answering phones, monitoring inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining calendars.

The role requires bookkeeping knowledge, MS Office skills, and strong organizational and communication abilities. English/Spanish language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping processes and financial management.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Attendance record keeping essential for front office.
• Accounting/budget experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to implement standard office procedures and operate office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous office experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support for the school front office and administrative staff.
• Support main office functions: preparing correspondence, answering phones, monitoring inventory and ordering supplies, maintaining calendars, and other assignments.

Skills

Bookkeeping

MS Office

Attendance records

Budget experience

Organizational skills

Office procedures

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

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Administrative Assistant II - 2026 - 2027

Winchester Public Schools, Virginia John Handley High School - Winchester, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5933757
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Summary:

Provide administrative and clerical support for the school front office and administrative staff. This position will support various main office functions including: preparing correspondence, answering phones, monitoring office inventory and ordering supplies, maintaining calendars, and various other assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping process and financial management and it's related software
• Computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Attendance record keeping
• Accounting/budget experience is preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to implement standard office procedures/practices and able to operate office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous successful experience in an office environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively interact with the business industry and staff members
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

EVALUATION:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.

SALARY:

The salary is based on the 2026-2027 pay scales $19.57 to $30.14 an hour depending on experience.

START DATE:

Upon Hire

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sandy Shernick , Human Resources Coordinator
• 598 N. Kent St.
• Winchester, Virginia 22601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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