Clerical Assistant-Elementary (0.4 FTE

South Burlington School District (VT) Rick Marcotte Central Elementary School – South Burlington, Vermont

South Burlington School District (VT) Rick Marcotte Central Elementary School – South Burlington, Vermont

Job : 5825386

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

South Burlington School District

About South Burlington School District:
At South Burlington School District, we believe in supporting the whole employee—inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes amazing, competitively priced health insurance, dental coverage, sick time, professional time and other leaves. Additionally, we offer a robust retirement plan which for educators is through VT State Teachers Retirement; and for other staff consists of a 403b plan with up to 6% provided by the district.

Employees may also enjoy professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, Employee Assistance Programs and meaningful work that directly impacts student success and community growth.

Job Title: Clerical Assistant to the Elementary Principal

Location: Assigned School

Job Group: Non Union, Support Staff

Pay Level: Non Exempt, Pay Grade 13

Reports To: Principal

Summary: Assists the school main office by performing clerical and receptionist duties and assisting in maintaining accurate records, performing assigned projects and data support duties. Works in highly visible locations dealing frequently with parents, staff, and the greater school community. Responsible for maintaining positive relationships with others and ensuring sensitive communications and information is managed appropriately.

• Compiles and submits a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end reports and correspondence, such as partner lists and contacts and student list and contacts.
• Assists in the coordination of the office responsibilities by:
• Managing a high volume of communications (calls, voicemails, emails) from parents/guardians regarding education programming. Processing information as necessary by filing, recording, or forwarding to others per district protocols.
• Meets families and completes all registrations for new students.
• Establishes and/or updates electronic data records and student profiles. Creates and processes contracts for partner programs.
• May attend meetings as required.
• Provides support to the administrative team by:
• Filing, copying, faxing, and maintaining office equipment; assisting with special clerical requests.
• Processing invoices purchase order and check requests and maintaining related records.
• Coordinating and/or participating in special programs and activities.
• Serves as a backup to other secretarial support functions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The ability to work in a collaborative team environment is essential to the employee's successful job performance. Position requires a calm and friendly approach to manage a constant flow of interruptions from walk-ins, phones, and emails while serving the public and district employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws at the direction of the Executive Director of Educational Support Systems.

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are typical of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school graduate or equivalent plus two years' related experience or training. An Associate's degree in a related field is preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as early education rules and regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and routinely produce…