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, type 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
• Address 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 database

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Comments

As a representative of the Escondido Union High School District, the individual assigned to this position must present a professional appearance and service oriented behavior, treating students, parents and staff with courtesy, compassion and respect.