School Clerk

School Clerk (Grades K-6) - Dallas Independent School District

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a dedicated School Clerk to support operations for grades K-6. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of office experience including test coordinating, and basic typing skills of 40 wpm. The ideal candidate will be adept at completing assignments with close supervision, managing a filing system, processing correspondence, and handling telephone communications.

Key responsibilities include interfacing with all District departments, demonstrating excellent public relations skills with executives and professionals, and maintaining punctual attendance at the worksite. This position is campus-based, making remote work or alternate work arrangements unavailable.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage routine office activities.
• Coordinate activities related to the special needs of the office.
• Maintain a filing system and process incoming correspondence.
• Handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls and messages.
• Type all required documents and correspondence.
• Order and maintain office supplies.
• Process all district forms accurately.
• Respond to employee and public inquiries efficiently and knowledgeably.
• Communicate with departmental staff, principals, teachers, and external contacts orally and in writing.
• Utilize computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and project management applications.
• Prepare periodic status reports for the immediate supervisor.
• Perform all other assigned tasks and duties.
• Demonstrate flexibility in a changing environment.
• Show willingness to stay current with professional developments.

Work Environment:

The work environment is typically moderately noisy. Travel throughout the district is required. This is a campus-based position, and regular, punctual attendance at the worksite is essential.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency.
• One year of office experience, including test coordinating.
• Basic typing skills at 40 wpm.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments with close supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with all departments in the District.
• Demonstrated skills in meeting the public, Dallas Independent School District Executives, and other professionals.

Key skills/competency:

• School Clerk
• Office Experience
• Test Coordinating
• Filing Systems
• Correspondence Processing
• Telephone Communication
• Customer Service
• Computer Software Proficiency
• Report Preparation
• District Forms Processing