Clerical - General Clerk - Group 3 12 Month

General Clerk Position

The General Clerk assists in the daily functions of the Main Office and works closely with the main office staff. This position will have complete knowledge of all aspects of school policy and procedures as they pertain to students, parents, staff and principal. Individual tasks, if at all varied, are assigned in detail and specific instructions are given as to the manner of performance; work is carefully checked by supervisor both in process and in final form for completeness and accuracy.

Reports To: School Principal

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Diploma required
• College degree from an accredited educational institution preferred
• Must have passed the appropriate clerical test

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent secretarial skills, including typing, filing, and records maintenance.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including excellent English grammar, usage and spelling and punctuation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Must be proficient, or willing to attain proficiency, in various software applications used to maintain electronic records including Microsoft Office Suite, (Outlook, Access, Excel and Word), Lawson Teachscape, AESOP Attendance System and Skyward.
• Must be proficient in use of standard office equipment, including facsimile, copiers, calculators, telephone system and desktop computer.
• You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
• Must possess and consistently model excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Special Requirements:

• In addition to meeting the education, training, and experience standards:
• Must be confidential
• Bilingual Preferred

Description Of Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for all clerical functions pertinent to the operational requirements established for the designated area of the assignment within the Elementary or Middle or High School.

Duties as required:

• Maintain positive and professional staff and customer relationships
• Answer phones in a professional manner and direct calls to appropriate persons or take detailed messages
• Manage communication of information in and out of the office; prepare correspondence, emails, memos (paper and electronic)
• Support office staff, managers and administrators with general operational tasks; assist and perform general record keeping
• Assists in any aspect of the departmental operation whenever necessary.
• Unload shipments, verify quantities against invoices or packing slips, and report discrepancies.
• Place products neatly in designated storage areas; replenish shelves as items are used or become out of stock.
• Monitor stock levels, record stock transactions (manually or electronically), and notify the head clerk of needed orders.
• Keep storage areas neat, dust-free, and safe, ensuring proper labeling and accessibility.
• Prepare and distribute weekly stock orders to staff; organize beginning-of-year stock for teachers and staff.
• Verify receipt of all ordered items and release invoices for payment once deliveries are complete.

Public Relations:

• Telephone - in-house (intercom), walkie-talkie. Receive and route calls appropriately.
• Correspondence - receives and routes mail, packages. Prepare correspondence; forward accordingly (notices, grievances, and reports): State, Local and Federal, Use of Building, Health and Safety, Incident/Accident, School/Staff/Parent Notices, Fire Drills and Inspections, Proposals).
• Maintain up-to-date filing system: Staff directory, phone listing, student recall listings, waiting lists, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports, School Board Agendas.
• Maintain appointment/meeting calendars/schedules: Building, teacher, parent groups, visitors, workshops, etc.
• Greet and assist all visitors in a positive manner.

Budget:

• Ledger activity associated with balances, spreadsheets & word processing computer application.
• Updating and distribution of budget reports.
• Researching data for preparation of requisitions, typing requisitions.
• Maintain purchase order file, receiving copies, invoices, packing slips.
• Direct payments, route for payment in a timely fashion.
• Assist Administrator/Principal/Director in preparation of annual budget.
• Typing administrative draft - tabulations/calculations.
• Maintain inventory of office materials, supplies, B5 in stock supplies, books, postage, health and athletic supplies.
• Mileage: Type monthly mileage on appropriate forms with direct payment for reimbursement including staff travel expenses and cab vouchers.

Payroll:

• Prepare/maintain weekly, biweekly, hourly payrolls for administrators, teachers, clerks, aides, etc., relative to regular payroll, overtime, workshops, coverage, breakfast program, in-house coverage, etc., as it applies to the job area.
• Maintain leave forms, name/address forms, vacation requests, certifications and renewals, etc. for attendance reporting and recordkeeping of payroll. Sort and distribute checks.

Computer:

• SCHOOLS: Daily attendance, registers, bulletins, via mainframe hook-up or independent system.
• OFFICES: As required/established.

Student Processing:

• E-M-H - Suspensions/Parent Conferences, Referrals, Incident Reports.
• E-M-H - A-8's, Sign-in Books, Sign-out Books, Accident Reports.
• E-M-H - Reading Folders, Special Ed Folders, Home Instruction Registers.
• E-M-H - Nurse, Social Worker, Human Relations Specialists Visits.
• E-M-H - Transportation-Passes, Field Trips.
• E-M-H - Minority/Majority and Pupil Enrollment Reports.
• E-M-G - Health Cards, Rosters (Quarterly), Student Transaction Sheets.
• E-M-G - Scheduling, Deficiencies, Grade Reporting, Report Cards.
• E-M-G - Repeat/Failure Notices, Non-promotional Notices.
• E-M-G - Tracer Cards including restrictions, Home Language Survey.
• E-G - Registration, Elem. Only, Forwarding PR Cards, End of Year.
• E-M - Recall lists, (closed classes).
• H-G - Athletics, College Info: Reference Letters, Transcripts.
• M-H - Locker Assignments - Student ID Cards.
• ALL - PR Cards, Scheduling Cards, Attendance, Exiting Students.
• ALL - Testing: Placement and Scores Excused Early Slips.
• ALL - Late Slips, Transfer Cards, Student Incentive Programs.

EEO Statement:

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work:

Providence Public School District participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:

• Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)