Administrative Assistant - position - Christiansburg High School

Administrative Assistant - 11 month position
- Christiansburg High School

Montgomery County School District [VA] Christiansburg High School
- Christiansburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5828430
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for an 11-month administrative assistant position that is available at Christiansburg High School for the 2026-27school year. This is an 8 hour/day position working a 11 month contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Functional knowledge of commonly used office equipment and work-flow technologies
• Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office including EXCEL, WORD, Power-Point and Google Docs
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, school administrators, and staff
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Payroll/Bookkeeping/Accounting/Purchasing Experience
• Special education financial reports and reimbursements
• Ability to create and distribute brochures and other supplies
• Process various reports
• Ability to provide timely and accurate administrative support to supervisors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the secretarial and/or administrative office fields
• Experience in a school system
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable to meet the requirements of the specific assignments.
• Computer literate, proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Web Page design, and maintenance
• Experience with student and/or financial data systems
• Knowledge of the special education process

SALARY: $32,560.00 - $57,094.16 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience

FLSA Status :
Non-exempt

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP
- FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.

CLOSING DATE :
Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited.

Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and