Administrative Assistant
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
Summary
Assists school administration in providing effective leadership and guidance in the operations of the school
Essential Duties
Assists the total school program in accordance with District philosophy, school board requirements, accrediting agency standards, and state school statutes
Assists with student behavior management, citizenship responsibilities, and positive growth
Assists in supervising, directing, and improving the instructional program
Provides information and assistance to the principal for effective decision-making
Encourages staff interaction conducive to the maintenance of a positive working atmosphere
Assists in registering, orienting, and scheduling students
Assists in organizing and implementing staff development opportunities
Assists in implementing student support team functions according to guidelines
Assists with organization and supervision of extracurricular activities
Assists with the coordination of functions related to traffic control and student transportation
Assists in providing and/or supervising auxiliary services, including pupil attendance and accounting
Helps to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of students and staff members
Assists in supervising the maintenance and operation of the school
Assists with proper compliance and implementation of the collection and use of school funds
Assists with reviews of disbursement packages for proper documentation, appropriateness of purchases, and signatures in accordance with local school accounting procedures, as assigned
Provides appropriate instruction to students according to the Fulton County Schools teacher job description, if duties include teaching
Stays abreast of educational research, trends, and issues
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Master’s Degree
Certification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching(T), Service(S), or Leadership(L) Certificate at a Level 5 or above
Experience Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of successful teaching or other related experience in an educational environment at the school level
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners
Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure
Classroom management skills
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Working Conditions
Normal office and classroom environment
Physical Demands
Routine physical activity associated with normal office and classroom environment