Clerk Typist - Elementary

THRIVE LEARNING CENTER; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Learning Center in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Educational Support Personnel to perform routine clerical duties and provide customer service to support daily operations. You may greet visitors and assist staff, parents and students as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy school environment. Experience with Google Suites and educational tech tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior clerical or secretarial experience preferred.
• Ability to greet visitors and provide customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical duties and customer service.
• Greet visitors, staff, parents and students as needed.
• Provide direct student and classroom support.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Clerical skills

Confidentiality

Google Suites

Student information systems

Education tech tools

Promethean

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Classification: Educational Support Personnel

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

Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing routine clerical duties and providing customer service to support the smooth operation of the building. May need to greet and attend to the needs of visitors, staff, parents and students as needed. As well as direct student and classroom support.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification

• N/A

Experience

• Previous clerical or secretarial experience, preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• 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 diverse groups of people
• Ability to work effectively, 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 work schedule as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• 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

Supervision of Others:

• N/A

Personal Contacts:

• Building staff, students, parents and visitors

Physical Requirements:

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