Hybrid School Clerk I at Pawtucket School Department

The General Office Clerk I-S is the receptionist and maintains school student records for the school. The General Office Clerk I-S reports directly to the School Principal and receives directives from the Assistant Principal(s). ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsible for responding to visitors and inquiries for the school from parents, students, etc. at the main entrance/front desk, following security procedures of the school department Responsible for answering all incoming calls for the school; taking messages, directing calls, and assisting callers when applicable in a timely and accurate manner Responsible for sorting and distributing incoming mail Responsible for maintaining the daily visitor log and issuing visitor passes Responsible for documenting student late arrivals and early dismissals and maintaining a daily attendance log for students Responsible for collecting medical notes from students for the school nurse Responsible for responding to intercom calls as needed Responsible for collecting school lunch applications and forwarding them to the School Administration Building Provides student information to all faculty, staff, and other organizations as directed Maintains faculty parking list as needed Maintains and updates student information systems as directed Provides support to other clerical staff and the Lead Secretary as needed Ability to perform other duties assigned by the school principal to meet the specific needs of the Pawtucket School Department and its students. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to maintain confidentiality Strong problem-solving skills with data to independently interpret guidelines Ability to use sound judgment and knowledge of student behaviors and school department policies and procedures to make decisions Strong interpersonal skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to practice patience with employees, students, supervisors, and the general public Proven experience in attention to detail and timely completion of tasks and paperwork requirements Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing and executing tasks effectively Ability is also required to work with and communicate with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups, meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent Proficiency in working with computers; working knowledge of Google Docs and Google sheets and/or Microsoft products PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Skyward Bi-lingual PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently required to stand, sit and walk Occasional lifting or carrying weighing up to 25 pounds The working conditions (light, noise level, temperature, etc. are typical of (primarily) an office setting Specific physical abilities include close vision and the ability to use computer monitors for long periods of time and communicate verbally in person and on the telephone. Apply Now