Elementary Attendance Clerical - Class II - 1.0 FTE at Oscar Howe Elementary

About the role

At Oscar Howe Elementary, we believe that education is a team effort between staff, families, students, and the broader community. As part of our team, you'll join a supportive and collaborative environment where relationships matter and every child's success is a shared priority. We value staff who are dedicated, compassionate, and committed to helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. If you're passionate about making a difference and working alongside families and colleagues to provide meaningful learning experiences, Oscar Howe is the place for you!

Learn more about Oscar Howe Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ohes

Requirements

• High school diploma
• One to three years' experience in a secretarial position (desired)
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to others
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers, including word processing, data entry, and spreadsheets
• Proficient in basic accounting and record keeping
• Knowledgeable in administering first aid and caring for sick children
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and establish rapport with students and school families

Responsibilities

• Registers new students and maintains accurate student records
• Prepares and composes the principal's written communication using word processing software and computers
• Enters student attendance information daily into the computer
• Verifies student absences and informs the principal of excessive student tardies and absences
• Operates office machines and handles/distributes mail
• Processes incoming communications and answers telephones, logs, and delivers messages
• Unpacks materials received and inventories/disperses incoming supplies and instructional materials
• Successfully completes First Aid, CPR, and SD Board of Nursing-approved Medication Administration training and certification
• Provides care and first aid for students with injury and/or illness (emergent or non-emergent)
• Completes district accident reports
• Provides care for students with chronic health conditions, following the student's care plan as delegated by the school nurse (emergent care may be required)
• Obtains authorization, logs, and dispenses medication to students, as delegated by the school nurse
• Processes student immunizations in accordance with SD state law and district procedures
• Delivers phone messages and takes lunch count, reporting to Child Nutrition Services
• Prepares and verifies requisitions and processes vouchers
• Serves as receptionist and enters data into the computer
• Fulfills lead secretarial daily tasks in their absence
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements

• Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, hearing
• Intermittent keyboarding, use of wrists, hands, fingers, speaking, typing, and writing
• Frequent filing, sitting, standing, and walking

Pay

Level IX, starting at $20.79 per hour (2026-2027 Clerical Salary Schedule). Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:15 am to 3:45 pm. 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 10 months (2026-2027 10 Month Clerical Calendar).

Benefits

Benefits available for positions 20 hours per week or more.