Administrative Assistant -ESC-Children’s Annex Department- Spanish Speaking Preferred
About the Employer
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the San Mateo-Foster City School District educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades across 22 schools. Our district includes three middle schools (Grades 6–8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K–5), three K–8 schools, and one Early Education Center, along with preschools co-located at six elementary sites. We offer theme-based schools such as Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM.
The district is committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aims to hire a diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our strategic goals focus on achievement, equity, and wellness for all students and staff.
About the Role
The Children’s Annex Department at the District Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant. Under the direction of the Children’s Annex Department, this role involves planning and organizing workflow, scheduling activities, coordinating communication, and applying knowledge of policies, rules, regulations, and procedures to specific situations.
Responsibilities
- Plan and organize department activities and workflow.
- Schedule and manage calendars.
- Coordinate communication within a large, multi-functional department.
- Interpret and apply district policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as directed.
Requirements
- Resume and EdJoin application.
- Typing certificate demonstrating 45 words per minute or higher (obtainable online via free typing tests).
- District clerical test required unless waived based on prior education and/or experience.
Qualifications
Spanish-speaking preferred.
Schedule
- Full-time, 12-month position.
- 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Pay
- Hourly pay range: $34.65 - $44.22.
Benefits
- 16 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays.
- 12 paid sick days.
- 12 paid vacation days.
- District contribution towards medical and dental benefits.