Elementary School Administrative Asst.; Temporary

Elementary School Administrative Asst. (Temporary)

Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol Community Elementary School
- Athol, Massachusetts

Job : 5930991

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Monday
- Friday (5 Hours Per day)

Position Summary:

The Elementary School Administrative Assistant serves as a welcoming, professional, and responsive point of contact for students, families, staff, and visitors. The Administrative Assistant supports daily school operations by managing front-office communication, responding to questions and requests, coordinating dismissal changes, and helping families and staff access needed resources and services.

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls in a professional, timely, and welcoming manner.
• Greet and assist students, families, staff, and visitors who contact or enter the main office.
• Respond to routine questions from staff, students, and families or direct inquiries to the appropriate staff member.
• Monitor and respond to office email and other school communication systems.
• Maintain a calm, helpful, and solution-focused presence in the main office.
• Communicate important information accurately and appropriately while maintaining confidentiality.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for families regarding routine school questions, procedures, schedules, attendance, transportation, and other school-related needs.
• Assist families in navigating school procedures and connect them with appropriate school personnel when additional support is needed.
• Support students who come to the main office and ensure they are connected with the appropriate staff member.
• Maintain a welcoming and respectful environment for all students and families.

• Receive and document parent/guardian requests for changes to a student's dismissal plan.
• Verify dismissal changes according to school procedures before communicating changes to classrooms or dismissal staff.
• Maintain accurate dismissal records and communicate changes clearly and promptly.
• Coordinate with teachers, dismissal staff, transportation personnel, and administrators to ensure students are dismissed safely and appropriately.
• Address dismissal questions and concerns from families and staff.

• Receive, distribute, and organize school correspondence and materials.
• Support administrators and staff with routine clerical and administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and staff information.
• Assist with school-wide events, meetings, registration, and other activities as needed.
• Follow all school, district, and safety procedures.

• Provide exceptional customer service to students, families, and staff.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Exercise sound judgment when responding to questions and concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Prioritize tasks effectively in a busy school environment.
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Work collaboratively with the other administrative assistants, building administrators, teachers, support staff, students, and families. Contribute to a welcoming, safe, and supportive school environment.

Reports to:

Principal and/or designated school administrator.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Administrative Assistant

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in education or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience working in a school or office setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and changing priorities.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and communication systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Bilingual/multilingual skills are preferred but not required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Shelly Hinds , Principal
• 1064 Pleasant Street
• Athol, Massachusetts 01331
• Phone:
• Email: shinds