District Document

Job Description for Senior School Administrative Assistant Position

The official document

What the district published

This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.

Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.

The translation

In plain English

What this document actually says

This is the official job description for the Senior School Administrative Assistant position at Reed Union School District. This is the lead front office role at each school site, reporting directly to the principal. Responsibilities include managing the principal's calendar, overseeing student records and registration, handling school budgets and purchase orders, coordinating substitutes and payroll, administering student medications, organizing field trips, managing communications with families, supervising office assistants, and serving as the primary contact between the public and school administration. Requirements include two years of college or equivalent training and at least four years of clerical/secretarial experience. The position requires knowledge of office practices, computer proficiency, and ability to maintain confidentiality while working with students, staff, and families.

What this means for your family

This position directly affects daily family interactions with the school. The Senior School Administrative Assistant is typically the first person families contact when calling the school, handles student enrollment and records, processes field trip forms, administers medications to students, manages emergency contact information, and coordinates communication between families and school leadership. This role ensures smooth school operations and responsive family service.

Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.