Clerk Typist

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Clerk Typist – Middle School

This position is responsible for performing routine clerical duties and providing customer service to support the smooth operation of the building. The role may include greeting and attending to the needs of visitors, staff, parents, and students as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• N/A

• Previous clerical or secretarial experience preferred

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when dealing with other employees and the public
• Ability to work effectively under stress, changing work priorities, and in emergencies
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents, students, and community members, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio‑economic status, or disability
• Ability to provide customer service in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed

• Basic computer skills (computer navigation, email, web browser, Employee Portal)
• Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites, search function, student information systems, Basis Promethean)
• High computer skills (familiarity with Education Tech Tools, informational systems specific to position)
• Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired

• N/A

• Building staff, students, parents, and visitors

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, reaching, climbing/stairs, driving
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Manual dexterity tasks (telephone, computer)
• Working conditions:
  
  Inside, outside, extremes in temperature/humidity

Successful completion of post‑offer drug screening, physical, and background check.

• Compose, type, and edit correspondence as directed
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as requested
• Greet and attend to the needs of visitors, staff, parents, and/or students as necessary
• Operate office equipment as needed
• Answer the telephone and assist callers accurately and efficiently
• Prepare outgoing mail; sort and distribute incoming mail
• Set up meetings and schedule facilities as directed
• Assist department secretary as directed
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

188‑day contract per Board policy and administrative guidelines.

Part‑Time

$18.04 to $20 per hour

• Support Staff >
  Clerical
• Support Staff >
  Secretary

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Mike Landers, Assistant Principal
• CENTRAL MIDDLE
• Phone: 319‑433‑2100
• Email: landersm

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Date Last Revised: 12/8/2020