Administrative Assistant for Directions

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical
Date Posted:
10/8/2025
Location:
Directions
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Glenbard Township High School District 87
Posting ID# 10126 Closing Date:Until Filled
Position
Administrative Assistant for Directions Program
Building
Directions Program
Term
10 months, 187 days per year.
Position Type/Category
AFSCME Tier 5
Hours
8 hours per day
Start/End Times
7:00-3:30pm
Licensed Required
none
Supervisor
Principal of Directions
Rate of Pay
$22.50 per hour
Start Date
ASAP
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life/ADD insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Support Personnel required contributions to IMRF
Paid leave
Position Summary
The qualified candidate will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.
Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be organized, thorough, industrious. Must be able to take initiative in order to problem solve.
• Must have knowledge of school procedures.
• Must have advanced computer office software experience including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite programs. Knowledge of PowerSchool, Skyward, and other district software a plus.
• Must have the ability to operate office equipment, perform data entry, maintain records and scheduling.
• Must demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently and with others.
• Student-centered with strong communication, correspondence and customer service skills for work with students, staff, community and parents.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality.
• Model civil demeanor when working with staff, students, families,and community members.
• Must be detail oriented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not all inclusive)

• Must be organized, thorough, and take initiative in order to problem solve.
• Must have experience with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms), and knowledge of PowerSchool, Skyward, and other district software.
• Must have the ability to perform data entry, maintain records, and coordinate schedules.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Create and complete various reports of student records.
• May maintain inventories of various school properties.
• May be responsible for allocating funds that are appropriated in the budget.
• Must have knowledge of school procedures.
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.
• Model professional demeanor when working with staff, students, families, and community members.
• Able to compose routine business correspondence and emails without direction.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time efficiently so that projects are completed within deadlines with little or no oversight.
• Ability to generate data and assemble reports.
• Manage transportation.
• Assist in preparing the budget.
• Arrange for substitute teachers.
• Assist Administration organizing special events.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities.
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To:
Principal of Directions Program
Mr. Jordan Poll
x6200
Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.
Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.