SCHOOL CLK

Orange County Public Schools•Ocoee, FL

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs school-based duties supporting the administration of special school programs, assisting faculty, staff, and administrators, and providing general office support. This is an entry-level clerical position, with most work involving clerical duties such as taking daily attendance, maintaining work areas, and assisting with student placement in special programs. 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, or transcribe information according to prescribed plans and procedures.
Ability to exchange information to obtain information or clarify details within established policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to operate equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to use reference data and information.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to follow detailed but routine written or oral instructions and exercise some independent judgment.
Ability to exercise judgment in repetitive or short-cycle operations governed by established procedures.
Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 5–10 pounds.
Ability to work for 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 assessing and coordinating special academic programs, including picking up students and organizing groups for testing.
Assist teachers with daily attendance in special programs and regular classrooms; prepare referrals and accompanying documentation; prepare, track, and file home visit forms.
Assist with placing new students in special academic programs and distribute placement copies to homeroom and directing teachers.
Enter student assessment and placement data into databases and spreadsheets.
Prepare student assessment folders, divide them into groups, and file them.
Assist directing teachers with daily attendance for special programs.
Prepare and assist with daily teacher activities, including obtaining supplies, making copies, and helping 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 facilitators prepare materials for faculty meetings and organize documentation notebooks for facilitators, 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, such as a laminator, copy machine, or poster maker.
Keep current with job-related technology and attend district-supported training as needed.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.