Administrative Assistant- Admin Building

400 Lake Street
• Ithaca, New York
• 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Brief Description: This position provides clerical and administrative support for the English as a New Language (ENL) program and related district initiatives. Responsibilities include maintaining student records, supporting compliance with New York State requirements, coordinating communications, and assisting with budgeting and purchasing processes.

Location(s): District Office

Anticipated Start Date: 7/1/2026

Posting Dates: 5/7/2026
- Until Filled

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hours per week: 38.5 hours per week

Civil Service Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and
• Two (2) years of full-time paid clerical or administrative experience, preferably in a school setting; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Civil Service Requirements:

• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of modern office software and student information systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Internal Applicants: Apply online at School Front | Step by step Guide

Internal EA Applicants only can also send their letter via email .us .

If you are a substitute or in the process of onboarding and haven't officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.

External Applicants:
Apply online at Recruit Front
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If it's the first time applying to ICSD
2. Create an Application :
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3. Apply to Job Posting :
After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting.

Salary Range: $28.75hr. Based on the 20-26 EA salary grid, a new contract is currently in negotiations

If you need assistance applying, you can make an appointment here . This link is only for help with the application process. If you have a question about your status, please email recruitment.ny.us

About Us:

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Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

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