School Office Assistant - 200 Days, Locust Grove Elementary

Henry County Schools•Locust Grove, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Office Assistant at Locust Grove Elementary will perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties to support the daily operations of the school office. This role involves direct interaction with students, staff, and the public, requiring exceptional customer service and adherence to professional standards.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.
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.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform receptionist duties by answering the telephone, assisting and directing callers, and greeting, announcing, or routing visitors.
Perform general clerical and secretarial functions, including typing, copying, filing, processing forms and applications, collating materials, scheduling appointments, maintaining supervisor's calendar, maintaining records and files, processing mail, and ordering supplies.
Receive and respond to inquiries and concerns from the public, referring problems to the appropriate staff for resolution.
Attend and/or make arrangements for meetings or special events.
Ensure classrooms and other positions have daily coverage.
Enter staff leave and secure substitute teachers as required.
Process new and withdrawing students.
Maintain student records.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information related to students and staff.
Create and maintain correspondence as assigned.
Attend to student needs as required.
Provide exceptional customer service on a daily basis and maintain professional practices.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.