STENO CLERK

Clerical Assistant/Clerk

A Clerical Assistant/Clerk's primary role involves performance of complex and important clerical operations and exercises judgment based upon knowledge gained through experience. Essential duties and responsibilities include reading incoming mail and assembling files and other material to facilitate reply by a superior. They also compose and draft correspondence, maintain mailing lists, act as secretary to an official, maintain general office files, provide support during official meetings, answer telephones or act as office receptionist, and perform other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Education and experience:

Must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency plus one year of clerical experience. Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions. Must keep accurate, up-to-date written records.

Work environment conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional conduct:
The employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Technological abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.