Administrative Assistant King Middle

Job Description Position Overview

This position is the welcoming face of King Middle School. Duties include supporting building administrators and the co‑curricular & athletics director in a bustling front office, greeting families, assisting students, answering phones, organizing and maintaining files, maintaining the school's website, communicating about transportation as needed, maintaining databases, and producing documents. The successful candidate will also support the guidance office with enrollments, transfers, exiting students, and maintaining accurate student records.

Familiarity and ease with technology is a must. Platforms include Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, and other internet‑based sites used by the district, school, and co‑curricular & athletics programs.

This position serves as part of a team of front office staff, working collaboratively and with colleagues, taking initiative, and working independently on projects.

• At least one year of experience performing responsible clerical and secretarial work in a busy office environment (preferred).
• Other combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization.

• Calendar:
  School year + 13 days.
• Schedule:
  
  Full time (1.0 FTE).
• Assignment:
  Permanent.
• Contract:
  
  Part of BASE Union.
• Wage range: $22.04 – $29.05, based on experience.
• Benefits:
  Eligible for benefits as outlined by the union.

Portland Public Schools is dedicated to providing a rich academic experience to support every student’s path to success. As a staff member at King, you will become part of an inclusive community of educators ready to share the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to thriving in a diverse environment. We strive to actively recruit, support, and retain BIPOC staff and to create a culturally responsive and representative learning environment where everyone feels connected, supported, recognized, and empowered.

We focus on embracing the diversity of thought, identity, and experience of our staff and students, and on creating opportunities for fellowship and relationship building within our schools and community. We offer career and leadership development opportunities through district‑wide programs such as professional development, on‑the‑job learning experiences, and mentoring that are intended to help you fulfill your career goals and aspirations.

We are looking for people who are aligned with our vision.

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.