Clerk I- GEAR UP (Internal Applicants Only)

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Para-Professional- Job Description

Job Title: Clerk I, - GEAR- UP Clerk Pay Grade: SA 01 Min $18,912/Mid $23,640/Max $28,368 (Position contingent to GEAR-UP funding to begin on September 2026 to August 31,2031.)

Reports To: GEAR-UP Facilitator/Campus FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Principal or designee

Dept. /School: Campus Assigned Minimum Duty Days: 197 days Primary Purpose: Provide clerical services for school's GEAR-UP Facilitator and contribute to the efficient and effective flow of communication throughout the school system.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED from a school recognized by the Texas Education Agency/Texas Private School Accreditation Commission
• One year of clerical or secretarial experience

Preferred Requirements:

• 48 College semester credit hours from an accredited higher education institution

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient in computer and organizational skills, and file maintenance.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.

2. Answers calls, and provides assistance or clarification in areas related to the GEAR-UP program and its functions.

3. Helps maintain GEAR-UP School Website with up to date information in English and Spanish

4. Assist in organizing GEAR-UP campus events and GEAR-UP out of town events for students and parents.

5. Maintains student files, paper and/or digitally, in an organized and efficient manner for quick access.

6. Keeps records of calls and messages for the office.

7. Helps in the preparation of all GEAR-UP Program reports.

8. Performs the usual office routines and practices of an office setting. Page 2 of 2 Revised October 2026

9. Files correspondence, invoices, cards and other records in prescribed manner.

10. Orders and maintains supplies as needed.

11. Maintains strict confidentiality of all files on student related information, abiding to FERPA and HIPAA Laws and regulations.

12. Occasionally attend GEAR-UP events afterschool, weekends, and out of town.

13. Assists the GEAR-UP Facilitator in ordering materials in LISD's Frontline and Workflow system.

14. Performs other clerical duties as may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibility: None

Equipment used: Computer, telephone, printer, copier, and calculator

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Moderate lifting and carrying
• District/State wide travel
• Exposure to biological hazards
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
• Hearing, speaking clearly
• Working alone
• Working prolonged or irregular hours

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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