School Office Assistant

Join to apply for the School Office Assistant (Elementary) role at Missouri School for the Deaf (MSD).

Annual salary: $35,880 for an 11‑month position (paid 12‑month schedule with July off).

Work hours:

7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

• Maintains an organized filing system, clerical records and prepares reports.
• Proficiently navigates and enters data in the district’s student information system.
• Proficiently uses computer equipment and programs.
• Answers telephone calls and manages incoming correspondence.
• Acts as a receptionist for visitors in the respective building.
• Prepares orders for supplies and equipment.
• Acts as receiving clerk for all supplies and equipment in the building.
• Maintains attendance records for employees and/or students when necessary.
• Researches materials, products and other related items as required.
• Performs typing, computer input, dictation and transcription.
• Supervises, schedules and coordinates appointments, and directs routine office work.
• Provides routine information to the public independently.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of spelling, punctuation and other communication skills.
• Meets the required American Sign Language competency level of Intermediate.
• Executes bookkeeping procedures.
• Uses a variety of office equipment.
• Establishes and maintains effective and harmonious working relationships with students, staff and fellow employees.
• May be assigned responsibility for special projects or portions thereof.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must be certified or willing to obtain and maintain CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training.

• Previous Office Assistant experience preferred.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

For assistance with any phase of the Department process or reasonable accommodation for disabilities, please contact Human Resources  or (573) 751‑9619.

If you have questions about this position please contact: hre.mo.gov