Administrative Assistant

Position: 2026 Explore Administrative Assistant

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2026 Explore Administrative Assistant Springfield Public Schools District-Will Be Determined - Springfield, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job Details
Job : 5522602
Final date to receive applications: Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Feb 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: 2026Explore Administrative Assistant (AA)

Pay Grade:Based on CBA Side Letter and  Salary Schedule

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Reports to:
Building Administrator

The process and information below aligns with the Administrative Assistant NEA Side Letter (Summer 2025) and may be subject to change based on the collective bargaining process for the Administrative Assistant NEA Side Letter (Summer 2026), once ratified. We will follow up if any adjustments that impact the information below are made, as applicable. In addition, student enrollment and needs of the District may also impact staffing needs.

Note:Eligible employees, as defined by the Administrative Assistant CBA ,who filled out the intent form, do not need to apply through 2026 Explore job posting.
Explore AA Positions Explore (Seated Session)
-June 1st - June 26th Explore 2026 Sites (Explore Site, Feeder Sites, Tier-Start/End Times):
Will be staffed based on programming needs.

Placement Priorities for Eligible Employees:

First consideration will be given to eligible bargaining unit employees who can commit to the full Seated Session and training(s) of Explore, and who have previous Explore experience. Second consideration will be provided to other qualified district employees. External applicants will be considered thereafter.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The job of Secretary – Summer School Program is done for the purpose/s of providing a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative and secretarial support to assigned administrator; conveying information regarding department functions and procedures; ensuring efficient operation of support functions; and coordinating assigned projects and site activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support personnel will follow prescribed curriculum guides to assist the education process for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement

• Participates in a Summer School Orientation meeting (TBA) at assigned Summer School site for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform the job’s functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; business telephone etiquette; common office machines; and concepts of grammar and punctuation; and office methods and practices.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: operating standard office equipment; performing standard bookkeeping; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.
• Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
• Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and…