Clerk Typist - Middle School

Clerk Typist

This position is responsible for performing routine clerical duties and providing customer service to support the smooth operation of the building. May need to greet and attend to the needs of visitors, staff, parents and students as needed.

Hiring Specifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification

• N/A

Experience

• Previous clerical or secretarial experience, preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with other employees and the public
• Ability to work effectively under stress, changing work priorities and in emergencies
• Ability to work diverse groups of people
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents, students and community members regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
• Ability to provide customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule as needed

Technology Requirements

• Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
• Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites, search function, student information systems, basis promethean)
• High computer skills (familiarity with Education Tech Tools, Informational systems specific to position)
• Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired

Supervision of Others: N/A

Personal Contacts: Building staff, students, parents and visitors

Physical Requirements

NEVER0% - OCCASIONAL1-32% - FREQUENT33-66% - CONSTANT67%+

A. - Standing - X

B. - Walking - X

C. - Sitting - X

D. - Bending/Stooping - X

E. - Pushing/Pulling - X

F. - Reaching - X

G. - Climbing/Stairs - X

H. - Driving - X

I. - Lifting - Up to 25 lbs.

J. - Carrying - Up to 25 lbs.

K. - Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone - X

Computer - X

Other

L. - Working Conditions

Inside - X

Outside - X

Extremes in temp/humidity - X

Additional requirements: Successful completion of post-offer drug screening and physical as well as background check.

Job Duties

1. Composes, types and edits correspondence as directed.
2. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports as requested.
3. Greets and attends to the needs of visitors, staff, parents and/or students as necessary.
4. Operates office equipment as needed.
5. Answers the telephone and assists callers accurately and efficiently.
6. Prepares outgoing mail; sorts and distributes incoming mail.
7. Sets up meetings and schedules facilities as directed.
8. Assists department secretary as directed.
9. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Terms of Employment: 188-day contract per Board policy and administrative guidelines.

Date Last Revised: 12/8/2020