Elementary Office Assistant - Part time

Indiana Public Schools • Princeton, IN

36d

About The Position

To assist in providing a well-organized, efficient school office in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, instructions, and documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to speak effectively with staff, students and community.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to perform basic accounting skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to operate personal computers and related software.
• Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, modems, telephone, and equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Ability to type at a proficient level.
• Ability to interact positively with staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to work independently, to function effectively in a multi-task environment, and to interact positively with the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about school and student business.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community.
• Ability to maintain high attendance rate.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related Board of School Trustees policies and state requirements.
• Current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification (specific to Lowell North).

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework specific to the secretarial field preferred.
• Experience with clerical/office duties strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist and accommodate school visitors.
• Receive and route incoming calls.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assist with student enrollment.
• Help maintain permanent student records as required.
• Help maintain a daily teacher attendance log and record substitute teachers.
• Assist in securing needed substitute teachers.
• Assist in creating and updating student information system records, such as attendance and report cards, as assigned.
• Organize and maintain files, such as test records and teacher student files.
• Provide clerical support, such as typing letters or recommendations, as requested by the building administrator.
• Participate in training programs as assigned.

Benefits

• Delta Dental of Indiana - Employee can purchase dental insurance, which is 100% employee contribution.
• AFLAC- Employee can purchase supplemental (cancer, accident, short-term disability, hospitalization, etc.) insurance coverage, which is 100% employee contribution.
• Non-certified employees may participate in a 403(b) plan, which is 100% employee contribution.
• On-site childcare program available.
• On-site fitness facility in each building
• Direct Deposit
• Liberty Federal Credit Union payroll deductions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees