Office Assistant

Job Summary Position is responsible for providing clerical office support in a school setting. Performs general clerical and public relations tasks in a school office. Acts as receptionist receiving visitors, parents, teachers and students and answering telephones. Compiles information from various sources and types a variety of forms. Maintains student files and records. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Essential Duties Performs general clerical and public relations tasks in a school office. Acts as receptionist receiving visitors, parents, teachers and students and answering telephones. Compiles information from various sources and types a variety of forms. Maintains student files and records. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required) Completion of high school or any equivalent combination of experience and training including typing and other business courses. General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment including computers. Typing experience and familiarity with word processing software to include Microsoft Office. Excellent public relations and telephone skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public. To View The Full Job Description, Visit The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6). #J-18808-Ljbffr