STEM Campus - Clerical Aide

• Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Clerical/Paraprofessional
• Location: Bowie Elementary
  Purcell Elementry

Primary

Purpose:

The role of the clerical aide is to provide reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the campus office.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Highly Qualified Status

• Attend the free AISD Paraprofessional Academy once hired or;
• Associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
• State Paraprofessional Certification (recommended)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to operate multi-line phone system
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic educational environment

Experience

• Some experience working with children preferred
• Some clerical experience is preferred

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support board and administrative policies and decisions.
• Maintain professional work environment through a positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance, phone etiquette, and personal appearance.
• Actively collaborate with colleagues.

General

• Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff
• Greet and direct campus visitors.
• Assist parents in checking students in and out of school.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, messages, documents, and other deliveries.
• Assist with the receipt and distribution of student materials, including homework requests.
• Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for mailing, including preparing labels, stuffing envelopes, etc.
• Maintain computerized files, including reports, employee roster, and mailing lists.
• Adjust to meet the evolving demands of STEM education.
• Contribute to culture, climate, and environment that values collaboration.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Attend and participate in meetings and committees as required

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Students

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools and Equipment:
  Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, copier, printer, phone, fax machine, Promethean panel, laminator
• Software:
  Student Information System, Google applications
• Physical Demands:
  Prolonged sitting and use of computer, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting, regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds), repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse, ability to hear well and speak clearly, good visual acuity
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions
• Environment:
  Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), regular exposure to noise, occasional district wide travel, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt

The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

The foregoing statements describe the general role and responsibilities assigned to this job. I understand this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned; other duties may be assigned as needed.