Administrative Support Specialist

Busbee Creative Arts Academy Profile

Lexington School District Two

Position Title:

Administrative Support Specialist - 190 days / 7.5 hrs. per day

Department:
Middle School

Approved By:
Dr. Angela Cooper, CHRO Date:
June 23, 2026

• Workkeys Assessment with a passing score of at least Level 2
• Bachelor's Degree (official transcripts required)

Please call  to schedule an appointment to complete the assessment.

Scores must be uploaded under "Additional Materials" in the application packet.

Independently performs a variety of secretarial or administrative duties involved in the operation of the office. Applies both written and unwritten policies and procedures; uses knowledge of operations, programs, and general office procedures to process information and materials to assist supervisory personnel; maintains records and correspondence for the office.

• Front office receptionist
• Liaison between parents and school staff
• Working knowledge of Power School
• Student attendance and truancy
• Discipline Data entry
• Coordinates mailroom
• Other duties as assigned

High school graduate or equivalent. Secretarial or clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Associate's degree preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and good working knowledge of Business English and grammar. Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations. Working knowledge of the principles of office management and of modern office procedures. Knowledge of the records and forms to be prepared and maintained.

Exceptional proficiency with technology skills, i.e., websites, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Publisher and digital photography. Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and telephone skills. Ability to interpret and apply detailed oral and written instructions.

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively using Standard English before groups of employees of organization

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to pass a basic skills test and technology proficiency test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, often required to sit at a desk, frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly works indoors, must be able to meet deadlines with time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Conducts duties in an office environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention, and meeting deadlines. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 10 pounds. No travel is required. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

No supervisory responsibility.

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.