Office Assistant

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Jackson Public Schools, Forest Hill High School - Jackson, Mississippi

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• Job : 5740065
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: May 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Office Assistant

• High school diploma and two years of business college preferred
• Proficiency in oral and written communication
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Possess excellent people skills
• Possess the ability to facilitate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft and Excel)
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters
• Loyalty and professionalism

Principal and/or Office Manager

To contribute to the efficient operation of the school office by providing support in the areas of attendance, cumulative records, data entry, and other assigned tasks.

• Answers the telephone; relays information to appropriate personnel; greets visitors; and responds to requests for information as directed.
• Types correspondence including memoranda, letters, and reports; copies educational materials for teachers.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including photocopiers, facsimile machines, and computers; inputs and retrieves data and text.
• Assists the office manager in a variety of duties including, but not limited to the following: registering students for the upcoming school year; compiling birth certificate and immunization forms; verifying and organizing incoming supplies and equipment; ensuring grades are in the SIS; printing progress reports, report cards, and cumulative folder labels; maintaining student discipline records; and attending professional development sessions.
• Inputs and maintains required student data through the SIS (student information system) including, but not limited to, enrolling and withdrawing students and recording demographic data.
• Inputs and maintains required attendance data through the SIS (student information system); completes daily and monthly attendance reports; prints absentee reports; runs and verifies ADA report; enters excused absences when students return.
• Requests, maintains, and sends cumulative records when appropriate; records pertinent data on cumulative records.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the district and state student information system.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

• Classification: Office Assistant
• Scale: Classified
• Grade: A Grade
• Days Employed: 225 days
• Salary: Range: $14.50 per hour
• Overtime: Non-exempt

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data: 751016 (Secretary/Clerical)

Position Type: Full-Time

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