400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850 |
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Brief Description: This position provides clerical and administrative support for the English as a New Language (ENL) program and related district initiatives. Responsibilities include maintaining student records, supporting compliance with New York State requirements, coordinating communications, and assisting with budgeting and purchasing processes.
Location(s): District Office
Anticipated Start Date: 7/1/2026
Posting Dates: 5/7/2026- Until Filled
Number of Vacancies: 1
Hours per week: 38.5 hours per week
Civil Service Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Required Qualifications:
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The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
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Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and
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Two (2) years of full-time paid clerical or administrative experience, preferably in a school setting; or
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An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
Civil Service Requirements:
- Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment.
- Working knowledge of modern office software and student information systems.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Internal Applicants: Apply online at SchoolFront | Step by step Guide
Internal EA Applicants only can also send their letter via email at recruitment@icsd.k12.ny.us.
If you are a substitute or in the process of onboarding and haven’t officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.
External Applicants: Apply online at RecruitFront
In order for us to receive your application, you must complete the following three steps on Recruitfront:
1. Create a RecruitFront profile: If it's the first time applying to ICSD
2. Create an Application: Checkmark School Related Personnel Only!
3. Apply to Job Posting: After finishing step 2, select APPLY on the job posting.
Salary Range: $28.75 hr. Based on the 20-26 EA salary grid, a new contract is currently in negotiations
If you need assistance applying, you can make an appointment here. This link is only for help with the application process. If you have a question about your status, please email recruitment@icsd.k12.ny.us
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