Data Clerk

About the role

DATA CLERK position for Washington County Schools, responsible for PowerSchool data entry, attendance, records, reporting, clerical support, and confidential file management.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma and three years of experience using computer applications in an office environment, or a post‑secondary degree in computer applications with some relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with data and data management systems preferred.
• Physical demands: may require lifting objects >20 lbs, frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs; pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping/kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing, seeing.
• Vocational preparation may be obtained through vocational education, apprentice training, or on‑the‑job training.
• Temperament: adaptability to varied tasks, dealing with people, making generalizations/evaluations/decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
• Capacity and ability requirements: intelligence to understand instructions and reason; verbal ability to understand words and ideas; motor coordination for precise rapid movements; color discrimination to perceive similarities/differences.
• Work conditions: may not always have privacy or a quiet place to work.
• General requirements: statements describe the general nature and level of work; not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Qualifications

• Self‑directed and able to follow‑up without being prompted.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative to ensure quality processes for accurate information.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and parents.
• Superior clerical and computer skills; knowledge of PowerSchool and Microsoft Office a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Business English, spelling, punctuation, mathematical computation, and excellent vocabulary.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of office management principles and modern office procedures, systems, and equipment (fax machines, calculators, laptops, mobile devices, PCs).
• Thorough knowledge of spreadsheet analysis and of the records and reports that must be prepared and maintained.
• Knowledge of maintaining confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access).
• Ability to analyze varied functions, processes, and tasks for preparation of varied and complex records and reports.
• Ability to multi‑task and work independently/unsupervised on confidential assignments, clerical tasks, and with confrontational people.
• Ability