General Clerk - Mesa High School

General Clerk

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

$17.53

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

A13, 9.75 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To perform a variety of diverse clerical tasks for site-based personnel in support of their position; to provide information and/or direction regarding school and/or district procedures; and to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School education or equivalent

Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy; above average test battery

Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)

Ability to operate standard office equipment

Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision

Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students, parents, district personnel of all levels and general public; to be tactful and diplomatic at all times; to maintain confidentiality

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents and district personnel of all levels

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise students (i.e. keep students on task, provide support, and de-escalate situations as needed.

Prescribe restorative programs to meet the needs of each student and their individual circumstances.

Facilitate mediation between students.

Perform a variety of diverse clerical tasks (typing, filing, copying, scheduling, recordkeeping, etc) for assigned personnel which may include, but is not limited to, administrators, counselors, teachers, office and/or bookstore staff

Respond to inquiries (i.e. students, parents, district personnel, general public, and outside agencies, etc) to communicate procedures, information and/or direction

Greet students, parents, district personnel, general public and/or representatives from outside agencies to respond to their inquiries and/or to direct them to appropriate personnel

Prepare written materials (i. e. correspondence, letters, notices, announcements, etc) to convey information

Prepare and process a variety of documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. schedule changes, testing materials, etc)

Maintain a variety of files and/or records to ensure the accurate retrieval of data for reporting purposes (i.e. student data, testing materials, etc)

Work closely and cooperatively with a variety of site-based personnel

Regular and on-time attendance required

Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

SUPERVISION

Site Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.