Paraprofessional-Office; TES

Title

Paraprofessional - Office

• High School Diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures and business equipment
• Must hold at least an associate’s degree (or) have completed a minimum of 48 credit hours of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or) have successfully completed the Alabama State Board of Education approved WORKKEYS test.
• Computer experience required
• Working knowledge of e‑mail processes required
• Effective telephone skills required
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for the assigned responsibilities
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office so that the maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.

Principal

This position does not supervise other employees.

• Regular and punctual attendance required.
• Provide clerical support in a multi‑task work environment requiring the ability to prioritize tasks carefully for the accomplishment of goals.
• Substitute for and assist support co‑workers as assigned to complete required tasks.
• Supervise the activities of parent volunteers, student office aides, and certain support personnel as assigned.
• Act as a liaison between parents, students, teachers, and support groups as assigned.
• Assist with the dispensing of medication and the handling of emergencies as assigned to provide for the health and safety of students.
• Order and maintain supplies, submit requests for school equipment maintenance, and maintain office equipment as directed, under the direction of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
• Place and receive telephone calls, record messages, and distribute mail in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner as directed.
• Welcome visitors, arrange for their comfort, and maintain a log of visitors for the school as assigned.
• Maintain such student records as may be required. Assist with student attendance, student schedules, student grades, and student reporting as directed.
• Assist with calling absentees, checking students in and out, and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a daily teacher attendance log, provide the necessary records for substitute teachers, and secure substitutes for teachers as directed.
• Perform the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly run office.
• Obtain, gather, and organize pertinent data as needed and put it into usable form.
• Maintain a regular filing system, as well as a set of locked files, and process‑incoming correspondence as instructed.
• Type all correspondence, reports, forms, and other material as directed.
• Prepare and dispense information, forms, letters, and other material including information to be sent to parents.
• Assist with projects including fund raising as assigned.
• Follow Board and local school policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper and professional relationships with students and other employees.
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes good public relations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all school related business.
• Possess physical and emotional ability and dexterity as needed to perform assigned tasks in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity work environment.
• Demonstrates a cooperative, positive spirit.
• Perform other job‑related duties during the school day as assigned by the principal.

Ten‑month position in accordance with the Board’s salary schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant city Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

This is a non‑exempt position.