Clerk II-S

Clerk II‑S

The Clerk II‑S Elementary is responsible for providing clerical support to the school and the School Principal. The Clerk II‑S reports directly to the School Principal.

• Responsible for general office duties such as typing, filing, initiating correspondences, and copying.
• Prepare purchase requisitions using the school department's purchasing program.
• Answer all incoming calls for the school—taking messages, directing calls, and assisting callers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Respond to and greet visitors to the school in a pleasant manner and follow the school department's security procedures.
• Generate, update, and maintain all correspondences and reports for the principal and/or assistant principal.
• Maintain student information and attendance records; process tardy and dismissal notes and verify students' absences via phone.
• Create, request, and mail student records as needed.
• Prepare and organize class coverage sheets; forward to the Business Office on a weekly basis.
• Download the daily substitute sign‑in sheet from Frontline.
• Distribute weekly payroll checks and daily mail to staff.
• Collect completed timesheets and forward them to the Business Office on a weekly basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the specific needs of the Pawtucket School Department and its students.

• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good judgment and diplomacy.
• Plan and organize with an emphasis on detail, consistency, and accuracy.
• Establish and maintain a welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Independently establish priorities and maintain productivity despite numerous interruptions.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Show attention to detail and timely completion of tasks and paperwork.
• Make sound decisions using strong problem‑solving skills.
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and customer‑service skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a clerical, secretarial, or administrative role.
• Proficiency in working with computers, including G‑Suite and/or Microsoft Suite.

• Previous experience in a school setting.
• Previous experience using Skyward.
• Previous experience using Munis.
• Bi‑lingual.

• Frequently required to stand, sit, and walk.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Working conditions typical of an office setting, with occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions during school visits.
• Requires close vision and the ability to use computer monitors for long periods, as well as verbal communication on the telephone.

Position Type: Full‑time

• Carla Gallo
• PO Box 388
• Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02862
• Phone: (401) 729‑6300
• Email: