Clerk – Special Education Services

Alabama State Department of Education; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama State Department of Education in Montgomery seeks to fill one Clerk position. Responsibilities include answering calls, mail handling, data entry, and maintaining records. Requires a high school diploma or GED and basic office skills.

Candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of following instructions with minimal supervision. Proficiency with time and attendance platforms and standard office software is expected. Salary range applies to this full-time, in-state position.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Reliable, collaborative, and able to solve problems effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Answers and routes incoming phone calls; screens and takes messages as needed.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and correspondence.
• Prepares outgoing mail, packages, and mailing slips.
• Performs accurate data entry and other routine clerical tasks.
• Verifies, logs, and audits data; tracks down missing information.
• Copies, sorts, and prepares physical materials.
• Maintains files and records in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliable and flexible

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Office practices

Instruction following

Basic office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A POSITION

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Approved for Internal and External Consideration

Position Code: 10121

Salary Range: $25,692.00-$40,099.20 (Effective 9/1/2026)

Position Location: Montgomery, AL

The Special Education Services (SES) Section of the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) is seeking to fill one (1) Clerk position.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Answers and routes incoming phone calls, screening and taking messages as necessary.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail and correspondence.
• Prepares outgoing mail, packages, and associated mailing slips.
• Performs accurate data entry and other routine clerical tasks.
• Verifies, logs, and audits data, tracking down and obtaining any missing information.
• Copies, sorts, collates, and prepares physical materials.
• Maintains files and records in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or a GED certificate.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Reliable, collaborative, flexible, and able to solve problems effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision and seek clarification when needed.
• Proficiency with basic office software, including time and attendance tracking platforms.