2026 - 2027 SCHOOL CLERK 211 DAY - FINCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Clerk

Atlanta Public Schools is looking for a self-motivated School Clerk to perform a variety of office support tasks for administrators including answering telephones, filing, copying, posting, data entry, typing, and word processing. This position reports to the School Principal and will be assigned to be physically present in the school building location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED required
• Work Experience: Two (2) years of experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Written and oral communication

Essential Duties:

• Greets school visitors and answers telephones; refers callers and responds to routine inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Drafts document formats; types forms, letters, reports, memos, contracts and requisitions.
• Executes automated data entry assignments.
• Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail.
• Prepares and issues bid documents to prospective bidders.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
• Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated.

Physical Abilities & Working Conditions:

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person and various classroom learning environments.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.