General Clerk - Mesa High School

* Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.

* East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$17.53

Class/Calendar:

A13, 9.25 - 9.75 months

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To supervise the Restorative Practice Center (which functions as Dobson's alternative to in-school suspension.) To perform a variety of diverse clerical tasks for site-based personnel in support of their position; to provide information and/or direction regarding school and/or district procedures; and to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise students (i.e. keep students on task, provide support, and de-escalate situations as needed

* Prescribe restorative programs to meet the needs of each student and their individual circumstances

* Facilitate mediation between students

* Perform a variety of diverse clerical tasks (typing, filing, copying, scheduling, recordkeeping, etc.) for assigned personnel which may include, but is not limited to, administrators, counselors, teachers, office and/or bookstore staff

* Respond to inquiries (i.e. students, parents, district personnel, general public, and outside agencies, etc.) to communicate procedures, information and/or direction

* Greet students, parents, district personnel, general public and/or representatives from outside agencies to respond to their inquiries and/or to direct them to appropriate personnel

* Prepare written materials (i.e. correspondence, letters, notices, announcements, etc.) to convey information

* Prepare and process a variety of documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. schedule changes, testing materials, etc.)

* Maintain a variety of files and/or records to ensure the accurate retrieval of data for reporting purposes (i.e. student data, testing materials, etc.)

* Work closely and cooperatively with a variety of site-based personnel

* Regular and on-time attendance required

* Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

* Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

* High School education or equivalent

Skills &

Competencies:

* Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate

* Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

* Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy; above average test battery

* Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

* Ability to operate standard office equipment

* Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision

* Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students, parents, district personnel of all levels and general public; to be tactful and diplomatic at all times; to maintain confidentiality

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents and district personnel of all levels

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

* Typically works in the school's front office, administration office, or main reception area

* May occasionally require extra hours during enrollment periods or special events

* Work may involve interruptions and multitasking in a moderately busy setting

* Interaction with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and sometimes vendors or service providers

* Desk-based tasks…