Job Description

The Appleton Area School District has a position available for a 0.5 FTE Assistant Elementary Administrative Assistant at Jefferson Elementary and Fox River Academy Charter School beginning on 08-13-2026.

Salary: Starting at $20.41
Schedule: 18.75 hours/week (daily hours TBD)
Classification/Contract Days: Class II, 10.5 month
Qualifications: High School Diploma and 48 post-graduate credits

Make Connections that Count at Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson is a school with a deep tradition of excellence, strong community support, and rich cultural diversity. We are committed to helping every student succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Jefferson is one of seven Appleton elementary schools participating in the Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) Program. This means we are dedicated to ensuring equitable learning opportunities and measurable student growth. Our staff is deeply committed to helping each student reach their full potential academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. We believe in fostering a safe, nurturing environment where students feel valued and empowered to learn. As a teacher at Jefferson, you'll be part of a collaborative team focused on reducing achievement gaps and supporting all learners, using a variety of teaching strategies to actively engage students in authentic learning experiences.

What you'll do
This position ensures the seamless delivery of services by managing the front office and serving as the primary point of contact for families, staff, and the public. Key responsibilities include monitoring school safety through visitor screening, coordinating the Principal's calendar, and managing student enrollment and attendance.

Key Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates empathy and maintains a positive, student-centered approach when working with families and staff
• Flexible, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage Health Room needs and student support
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and monitor secure entry/door access
• Coordinate U.S. and interschool mail
• Maintain attendance records, reports, and family communication letters
• Process incoming and outgoing student enrollment/withdrawals
• Manage homeroom counts
• Support incoming 5K student processes
• Update and manage the electronic sign
• Assist with assessment needs
• Schedule and coordinate appointments for the Principal and Dean of Students

Additional Information:
This position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to build positive relationships with all members of the school community.

For more information about this position, please contact Melissa Chrisman, Principal.

-- An Equal Opportunity Employer --