Responsible for carrying out general clerical work as specifically assigned; serves as a resource to staff and students.

II. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:

Salary: On schedule
Length of contract:  184+10, 194+11 or 12 months, as assigned

III. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Building administrator(s) or designee
Coordinates with: Building staff, students
Type of coordination:  As directed by administrator or others with coordination responsibilities.

IV. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Desired experience and training: graduation from high school and additional training in clerical skills; recent office work experience in position involving public contact; experience/training in word processing and/or computer.
2. Special requirements of the position: 
   1. Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures. 
   2. Ability to keyboard from plain copy, rough draft and tabular material at a rate of 60 net words a minute. 
   3. Ability to perform varied and difficult clerical tasks. 
   4. Ability to operate a variety of office machines. 
   5. Knowledge of business English, spelling and composition. 
   6. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and prepare clear and detailed reports. 
   7. Ability to demonstrate positive human relations and communications skills. 
   8. Ability to main confidentiality

V. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains positive public relations with staff, students, parents and general public.
2. Operates telephone switchboard, meets and directs visitors to proper locations.
3. Gives information regarding departmental activities or policies in response to telephone inquiries or personal visitations.
4. Checks students in and out of school, inquires and informs of student absences.
5. Compiles and consolidates student absence reports.
6. Assists with sorting and distribution of mail.
7. Types reports, correspondence, lists, and other material as required.
8. Operates a variety of office machines including duplicating equipment.
9. Assists teaching staff and other clerical staff as required.
10. Maintains records and prepares reports.
11. Completes forms, orders materials and supplies as directed.
12. Directs student activities as assigned.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Revised 12/88