General Clerk - Mesa High School

Clerical Support Staff

Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $17.78

Class/Calendar: A13, 9.75 months

Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To perform a variety of diverse clerical tasks for site-based personnel in support of their position; to provide information and/or direction regarding school and/or district procedures; and to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students (i.e. keep students on task, provide support, and de-escalate situations as needed)
• Prescribe restorative programs to meet the needs of each student and their individual circumstances
• Facilitate mediation between students
• Perform a variety of diverse clerical tasks (typing, filing, copying, scheduling, recordkeeping, etc.) for assigned personnel which may include, but is not limited to, administrators, counselors, teachers, office and/or bookstore staff
• Respond to inquiries (i.e. students, parents, district personnel, general public, and outside agencies, etc.) to communicate procedures, information and/or direction
• Greet students, parents, district personnel, general public and/or representatives from outside agencies to respond to their inquiries and/or to direct them to appropriate personnel
• Prepare written materials (i.e. correspondence, letters, notices, announcements, etc.) to convey information
• Prepare and process a variety of documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. schedule changes, testing materials, etc.)
• Maintain a variety of files and/or records to ensure the accurate retrieval of data for reporting purposes (i.e. student data, testing materials, etc.)
• Work closely and cooperatively with a variety of site-based personnel
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy; above average test battery
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students, parents, district personnel of all levels and general public; to be tactful and diplomatic at all times; to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents and district personnel of all levels

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Typically works in the school's front office, administration office, or main reception area
• May occasionally require extra hours during enrollment periods or special events
• Work may involve interruptions and multitasking in a moderately busy setting
• Interaction with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and sometimes vendors or service providers
• Desk-based tasks like typing, filing, managing records, and answering phones
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, using a phone, or operating office equipment like copiers and printers
• May need to occasionally lift or move light office supplies or boxes (typically under 25 lbs.)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.