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School Office Specialist

1
Jul

School Office Specialist

Website Salem Keizer School District

To improve student achievement by performing a variety of moderately complex clerical duties, using various office equipment and computer software programs in a school office setting in direct administrative support of a school.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction and general supervision from an assigned supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from higher-level school office support personnel. Methods of performing tasks are the responsibility of the employee and are to be performed within the established policies. Work is reviewed only periodically to assure compliance to standards and measured results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

May include, but are not limited to, the following

  1. Preparing and maintaining a variety of moderately complex clerical records such as those related to personnel, student attendance, student discipline, student immunization, school/athletic activities, program expenditures, and supplies and materials.
  2. Entering and retrieving data using a computer and word processor and/or spreadsheet software programs; developing complex records maintenance systems; maintaining records and generating reports including MUNIS,
  3. SmartFind Express (automated substitute calling system) and the student information system.
  4. Serving as school office receptionist if required; receiving and screening telephone calls and referring to appropriate person/office for routing; receiving and directing office visitors; responding to general inquiries for information and assistance; handling calls from upset, angry, or confused callers.
  5. Interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, procedures and departmental or school policies.
  6. Initiating and maintaining a variety of files and records; maintaining manuals and updating resource materials.
  7. Maintaining appointment schedules and calendars, arranging meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements.
  8. Providing medical support to students in the absence of the Nurse or School-Based Health Assistant. Assist students who are ill with compassion and patience.
  9. Word processes a variety of written material including letters, tests, reports, statistical data and charts from rough draft.
  10. Organizing and distributing mail to staff
  11. Ordering and receiving supplies and materials for the school.
  12. Performing basic accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
  13. Dispensing medication to students, maintaining medical records and may perform routine first aid duties.
  14. Providing clerical support to committee(s) by assembling the agenda and background materials, transcribing and distributing minutes.
  15. Coordinating the work of student assistants working in the office area.
  16. Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  17. Performing related duties consistent with job description and assignment.

To apply for this job please visit salkeiz.k12.or.us.