Clerical Aide – Austin

Description:
SUMMARY: Provides clerical assistance that contributes to the effective operation of the office by performing the following duties.

• Enter information into computer using keyboard.
• Prepare correspondence or other documents.
• Count or measure materials.
• Sort and file records.
• Assist visitors.
• Photocopy documents.
• Answer telephone, screen calls and route accordingly.

Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience
:
Minimum of two years of post-secondary or equivalent coursework.

Language Skills
:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routing reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills
:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability
:
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and climb stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Decatur City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Title IX Coordinator for Decatur City Schools is responsible for handling inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached by calling the Decatur City Board of Education at .