26 - Educational Assistant - Clerical

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Educational Assistant - Clerical is to act as clerical support to an assigned principal and other school staff, to assist with attendance, enrollment, and health related tasks. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, highly qualified status under ESSA, and passing a Work Keys or Praxis test, or having 48 semester hours of college coursework, or an Associate's Degree. The employee must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and be able to communicate effectively in English. Preferred qualifications include previous secretarial/clerical experience, a typing certificate at 35 WPM, experience/knowledge in Pueblo School District 60, and Spanish speaking skills. The role involves knowledge of modern office practices, operation of standard office appliances, and effective use of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software. The ability to organize and direct office services, make accurate math calculations, maintain records confidentially, and work cooperatively under pressure with minimal errors is essential. The Educational Assistant - Clerical must maintain confidentiality, assist with clerical functions, support ill or injured students, work tactfully with students, parents, and staff, answer telephones, assist visitors, and operate office machinery.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Highly Qualified status under ESSA
Pass Work Keys or Praxis test, or 48 Semester Hours of College Coursework, or Associates Degree
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Knowledge of modern office practices and operation of standard office appliances, including desktop computers, typewriters, and copy machines
Ability to perform general office clerical work quickly and efficiently
Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and execute work using independent judgment
Ability to use standard database, spreadsheet and word processing software effectively.
Familiarity with mainframe terminal, electronic mail, and other computerized processes
Ability to compose clear, concise letters and memos and format reports
Ability to organize and direct office services for a program unit
Ability to make math calculations and computations accurately; ability to correctly check in materials
Ability to maintain moderately complicated records, prepare standard reports, and ensure their confidentiality.
Excellent work attitude, with willingness to take responsibility for project completion and implementing initiative in reaching organizational goals
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to establish and maintain a professional/effective working relationship with all staff, students, parents, city/county officials, and community members
Ability to work under pressure with a multitude of on-going tasks and last-minute deadlines and changes despite frequent interruptions with minimal errors
Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ability to answer routine questions
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Nice To Haves

Previous secretarial/clerical experience
Typing certificate at the rate of 35 W.P.M.
Experience/knowledge in Pueblo School District 60
Spanish speaking skills

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of this assignment.
Assist with clerical functions performed by secretaries
Assist with ill or injured students
Work tactfully with students, parents, and staff
Answer telephones and assist with visitors to the office
Assist secretary with special reports
Operate a variety of office machinery including computers, copy machine, laminator, etc.