School Office Assistant - 10 Month

FLSA Status:                   Non-Exempt                          

Department/Location:      School-Office Assistant

Pay Grade:                     G02             

Salary Range:             $12.72 - $20.35 per hour

Job Summary

To assist in the operation of the school office in such a way as to ensure the office’s

best possible impact on the public and its smooth operation for the benefit of its educational impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•      Answer telephone in a friendly, courteous manner and route incoming calls as needed

•   Greet visitors in a friendly courteous manner

•    Assist teachers and other personnel when they have questions or need help, if the person

       with whom they need to speak is not available

•   Carry out office responsibilities as assigned by the school principal or his/her designee

•      Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

·         At least 21 years of age

•        Possess a GED, high school diploma, or higher

•        Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills

•     Proficient in computer use

•     Able to multi-task

•     Able to maintain a positive demeanor on the telephone and in the front office

•       Detail oriented and maintain confidentiality

•      Communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents and administrators.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in a general office and classroom setting; frequent interruptions and many deadlines to meet.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Terms of Employment

This position is a 10 month (210 day) position.  Salary to be established by the school board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with School Board’s policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.

Franklin County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.