OFFICE ASSISTANT

Jackson Public Schools, MS

Jackson, MS

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Computer Skills, Copying Machines, Data Entry, Demographics, Fax Machines, High School Diploma, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Office Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Photocopy, Policy Evaluation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Progress Reports, Record Keeping, Request for Information (RFI), School Attendance, Student Conduct, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
Jackson, MS
POSTED
Today
Office Assistant

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma and two years of business college preferred
  • Proficiency in oral and written communication
  • Possess strong organizational skills
  • Possess excellent people skills
  • Possess the ability to facilitate multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft and Excel)
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters
  • Loyalty and professionalism

Reports To:

Principal and/or Office Manager

Job Goal:

To contribute to the efficient operation of the school office by providing support in the areas of attendance, cumulative records, data entry, and other assigned tasks.

Essential Functions:

  • Answers the telephone; relays information to appropriate personnel; greets visitors; and responds to requests for information as directed.
  • Types correspondence including memoranda, letters, and reports; copies educational materials for teachers.
  • Operates a variety of office equipment including photocopiers, facsimile machines, and computers; inputs and retrieves data and text.
  • Assists the office manager in a variety of duties including, but not limited to the following: registering students for the upcoming school year; compiling birth certificate and immunization forms; verifying and organizing incoming supplies and equipment; ensuring grades are in the SIS; printing progress reports, report cards, and cumulative folder labels; maintaining student discipline records; and attending professional development sessions.
  • Inputs and maintains required student data through the SIS (student information system) including, but not limited to, enrolling and withdrawing students and recording demographic data.
  • Inputs and maintains required attendance data through the SIS (student information system); completes daily and monthly attendance reports; prints absentee reports; runs and verifies ADA report; enters excused absences when students return.
  • Requests, maintains, and sends cumulative records when appropriate; records pertinent data on cumulative records.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the district and state student information system.
  • Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information:

Classification: Office Assistant

Scale: Classified

Grade: A Grade

Days Employed: 225 days

Salary: Range: $14.50 per hour

Overtime: Non-exempt

Codes:

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data: 751016 (Secretary/Clerical)

About the Company

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Jackson Public Schools, MS