Bilingual Clerical Aide - Austin Middle

SUMMARY:

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

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

• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of two years of post-secondary or equivalent coursework.

• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized situation.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• Frequently, it is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• 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.

• Salary schedules are found on the main Decatur City Schools website, available here.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee(s) within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee(s) for this job.

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 .