Office Assistant - Bldg (195 days)

Essential Job Functions

• Affords assistance with the copying and distribution of documents and other materials (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for administrative, instructional and clerical staff.
• Maintains documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference.
• Answers telephone calls and provides information and assistance to callers.
• Distributes incoming mail appropriately.
• Maintains inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Supervises and manages students in non-classroom activities such as cafeteria, recess, and busing.
• Assists with check in or out students entering and leaving the building with a parent.
• Assists students with health-related needs as necessary to support the building nurse.
• Performs basic first aid and CPR in an emergency situation (health aide position).

Additional Duties

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Carries out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides, and performs arithmetic operations as needed.
• Understands, applies and uses personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word).
• Works with a diverse group of individuals.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Reports work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• May occasionally be required to lift up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior successful clerical experience preferred.