Senior Clerk - Attleboro High School

Job Description

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Senior Clerk

Attleboro High School Principal's Office – Principal's Secretary

Position

Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, to provide a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative and secretarial support, communicating information to school district employees, students, parents and others as required, and to assist in ensuring compliance of department/program activities with legal, administrative and District policy requirements.

• Assist the Administration and Leadership Team with the school budget and purchase orders.
• Coordinate tutoring for students out on suspension and/or medical leave.
• Compose documents (e.g., suspension/expulsion notifications, correspondence, bulletins, reports) for the Principal, Administration, Department Head or other Department staff for the purpose of requesting or providing information, confirming events, etc.
• Prepare, copy, and distribute notices, memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of informing school employees, students, parents, and others regarding activities, events or other work-related matters.
• Assist in coordinating Department activities and functional responsibilities related to subject areas over which the Department has oversight.
• Attend administrative and other related meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Assist in planning and scheduling department events and activities, and maintaining the calendar of department events.
• Assist in overseeing workload of the Department Head for the purpose of maximizing efficiency and meeting operational requirements.
• Assist in maintaining documents, files and records to provide up‑to‑date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Answer telephone calls and provide information and assistance to callers.
• Coordinate substitute teachers.
• Serve as liaison with outside organizations related to department activities and work.

• Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Munis, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem‑solve job‑related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Organizational and time‑management skills.
• Knowledge of office management procedures.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations, District policies and procedures, and best practices related to department functions (e.g., Pupil Services, Human Resources, Facilities and Business).
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Graduation from high school.
• College‑level coursework in business, word processing, and office procedures preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Successful experience with office management in a related area preferred.

Salary per Attleboro Clerical Association Collective Bargaining Agreement – $224.18 to $267.75 per day.

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law.

The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at

* race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.