SCHOOL CLK

Orange County Public Schools•Winter Garden, FL

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs school-based clerical duties supporting the administration of special school programs, school faculty and staff, and general office operations. This entry-level clerical position primarily involves taking daily attendance, maintaining work areas, and assisting with student placement into special programs. The employee also performs related duties as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Up to six months of previous office-work experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.
Ability to compile, assemble, copy, record, and transcribe information according to prescribed plans and standards.
Ability to exchange information to obtain information or clarify details within established policies and procedures.
Ability to operate equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in the job.
Ability to use reference data and information.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and perform routine work under standard practices.
Ability to exercise judgment in repetitive operations governed by set procedures.
Ability to exert light physical effort and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing approximately 5–10 pounds; tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination and oral communication ability.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
Assist with assessment and coordination of special academic programs, including picking up students and organizing testing groups.
Assist teachers with daily attendance in special academic programs and regular classrooms; prepare referrals and supporting documentation; prepare, track, and file home visit forms.
Assist with placement of new students in special academic programs and distribute placement information to homeroom and directing teachers.
Enter student assessment and placement data into databases and spreadsheets.
Prepare, organize, and file student assessment folders.
Assist directing teachers with daily attendance for special programs.
Prepare and assist with daily classroom activities, including obtaining supplies, making copies, and assisting with report card documentation.
Order and inventory supplies and materials, including returned materials.
Check with the attendance clerk for student entry and withdrawal updates.
Help the facilitator prepare materials and documentation for teacher faculty meetings, principals, and assistant principals.
Maintain designated special program rooms and facilities, keeping work areas organized and neat.
Answer telephone calls, provide information and assistance, and take or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Monitor and patrol designated areas as required.
Operate machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department activities, which may include a laminator, copy machine, or poster maker.
Keep current with job-appropriate technology and attend district-supported training as needed.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.