Office Clerk

PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

OFFICE CLERK

QUALIFICATIONS:

*High School diploma or equivalent

*Training as a clerk secretary or willingness

to be trained as such

*Experience working with students in

an authoritative role

*Such alternatives to the above as the Board may

find necessary

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Salary and work year to be

established by the Board

REPORTS TO: Administrator /Supervisor

(Such as Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervisor)

SUPERVISES: Student Workers

JOB GOAL: Work as part of a team in providing

a courteous, efficient, safe and rewarding educational

environment for all students

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be

evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on

Evaluation of Classified Personnel

PERFORMANCE RESPOSIBILIIES:

*Operate the switchboard and other communication systems,

when assigned, in an efficient manner, giving courteous

and prompt assistance to callers

*Maintain the work area in a clean, orderly, and

functional manner

*Compile, copy, collate and bind printed materials as directed

*Maintain the confidentiality of student and staff records and behavior

*Understand and utilize technology available, along with

all necessary office equipment(calculators, copiers, fax machines, etc.)

*Maintain all records of the office including all bookkeeping

that may be required

*Greet visitors and persons entering the building in a friendly

manner; show same attitude to fellow employees, and

always look for ways to assist the team

*Answer telephones, relay messages, transfer calls,

manage communications to appropriate individuals, and

deal with all fellow staff members in a professional

and personable manner

*Manage mail and other deliveries as required,

both receipt (sorting & distribution) and disbursement,

making sure necessary supplies are on hand

*Process all forms/information and submit to central office

on a timely basis

*Assist substitutes with assignments, information,

and needed supplies

*Make copies, produce reports and create documents

for others as needed

*Take responsibility for bulletin boards in office; post

schedules and menus

*Support administrator with all facets of the office by

being punctual, staying on task, and always striving for

professional growth

*Assist administrator/supervisor with programs such as

banquets, honors programs, etc.

*Enter and maintain accurate information on EMIS

system or other data management systems

*Provide assistance to staff and students that may include

occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluid

*Provide assistance to staff and students that may

include occasional interaction among unruly children

*Organize, secure and distribute student medications

as per administrative direction and policy

*Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education

policies and procedures

*Perform other duties as directed