Middle School Administrative Assistant

MEMSPA; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MEMSPA seeks a capable Middle School Administrative Assistant to support the principal and school office. Responsibilities include maintaining student health records, handling correspondence, coordinating medication, and scheduling appointments.

The role requires discretion with confidential information, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently to meet cyclical school demands. You will provide general office support, including filing, data entry, and telephone protocol.

Responsibilities

• Maintains student health records.
• Manages the school office operations.
• Coordinates and distributes medication as required.
• Handles discipline/attendance-related correspondence.
• Provides administrative support (typing, filing, phone etiquette).
• Schedules the principal’s appointments and assists with student supervision.

Job description

The Middle School Administrative Assistant performs a variety of critical duties under the direction of the Building Principal. Responsibilities include maintaining student health records, managing the school office, coordinating and distributing medication, handling discipline/attendance-related correspondence, and providing administrative support, such as keyboarding, filing, and telephone protocol. The role also involves scheduling the principal’s appointments and assisting with student supervision.

This position requires considerable independence in scheduling work to align with the school’s cyclical demands and ensure maximum efficiency. Extreme discretion and considerable judgment are essential, particularly when handling confidential information, managing the release of records, retaining information in official student files, and researching and interpreting data for entry into student records. The employee is required to exercise extreme discretion when handling confidential information.