Elementary Clerk (2026-2027 SY, Unity Grove Elementary
About The Position
The Elementary Clerk provides receptionist, clerical, secretarial, and student-support services at Unity Grove Elementary. The role handles communications with callers, visitors, and the public; maintains student attendance and records; supports the principal or assigned supervisor with scheduling, correspondence, meetings, and daily administrative tasks; and assists with student needs. The clerk is expected to provide exceptional customer service, maintain confidentiality, follow professional ethics, and be reliably present at the physical worksite. This is a non-exempt position with 190 work days.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE).
- Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and a strong professional reputation.
- Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and ability to be present at the physical worksite.
- Ability to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
- Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication abilities essential to performing the required tasks.
- Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
- Ability to perform routine physical activities, including bending and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of general clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Answer telephone calls, assist and direct callers, and greet, announce, or route visitors.
- Perform general clerical and secretarial functions, including typing, copying, filing, processing forms and applications, collating materials, scheduling appointments, maintaining the supervisor’s calendar, maintaining records and files, processing mail, and ordering supplies.
- Receive and respond to public inquiries and concerns, referring problems to the appropriate staff member for resolution.
- Attend meetings or arrange meetings and special events as requested.
- Manage and maintain daily student attendance.
- Secure substitute staff as required.
- Maintain student attendance as required.
- Protect the confidentiality and integrity of information related to students and staff.
- Create and maintain correspondence as assigned.
- Attend to student needs as required.
- Provide exceptional daily customer service and maintain professional practices.
- Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
