CLERICAL SUBSTITUTES (Bilingual preferred)

NATURE OF WORK

Perform a wide variety of routine clerical and typing work related to the specific assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enter information into computer to prepare correspondence, attendance records, daily bulletins, immunization records or other documents.
• Using Word Processing software, types letters, reports, records and other materials from rough draft or general instructions.
• Type information onto forms such as supply requisitions, work orders, personnel requisitions, evaluation forms, etc.
• Proofread records or forms.
• Sort and file records.
• Addressee envelopes or packages.
• Stuff envelopes.
• Answer telephone, convey messages, and run errands.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Photocopy; collate.
• May greet visitors, answer questions, provide information and assist students, parents or staff.
• May maintain records in data base.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year of general clerical experience.
• Knowledge Of Modern office methods, practices and procedures; standard office machines including computers; correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Ability To Perform a wide variety of clerical work accurately and efficiently, with frequent interruptions; operate office equipment such as computer terminal, microcomputer, typewriter and photocopier; perform data entry with speed and accuracy; keyboard or type at a net corrected speed of 40 words per minute; maintain confidentiality; use good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or sick students; demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children and youths; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; have an understanding and appreciation of human diversity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.