School Office Assistant

Job Description:

School Office Assistant

Description

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Type, utilizing a computer keyboard, with computer competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Access and Outlook). Maintain moderately complex databases in order to provide service and accurate information for management. Review documents and reports to ensure work product meets established standards. Assist staff with completing forms in order to provide service. Compile and maintain lists and records. Complete expense and/or other financial forms in order to process reimbursement or payment request. File and copy correspondence and other records maintaining an organized filing system. Open, sort, process and distribute mail. Answer telephone, take messages and route calls efficiently. Greet and welcome visitors, determine nature of business and conduct visitors to appropriate person. Order and inventory supplies. Follow assigned daily work schedule. Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines. Communicate clearly and appropriately with public, coworkers, parents, etc. Communicate effectively in written form, using correct grammar, punctuation, clarity and consistency of thought. Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information. Participate in staff development activities as necessary to keep secretarial skills updated. Demonstrate effective problem solving skills. Maintain an orderly, safe, clean, attractive work environment. Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aide certification as specified by MSSD. Utilize each student’s individual communication system. Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

1. High School diploma or G.E.D.

2. Must be tested in typing proficiency, using a computer keyboard, with 45 wpm without error.

3. Supplemental secretarial practice, bookkeeping and computer application courses preferred.

(Other qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.)

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$17.70 per Hour