Elementary Clerk (2026-2027 SY), Rocky Creek Elementary

Henry County Schools; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking an Elementary Clerk to serve as the main receptionist and provide essential clerical support at the school site. The role involves greeting visitors, answering calls, handling mail, scheduling, and maintaining confidential records for staff and students.

This on-site position requires reliability, integrity, and a focus on customer service. The Elementary Clerk will assist with attendance documentation and support daily school operations during the 190 work days

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or state-approved HSE required.
• 1–2 years of general clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Commitment to regular, reliable attendance and on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet visitors, direct callers, and route inquiries.
• Perform general clerical tasks: typing, filing, mail processing, scheduling, and calendar maintenance.
• Maintain and secure student attendance records and confidential information.
• Attend meetings or events as requested and support supervisor as needed.
• Provide professional customer service daily and support school operations.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Clerical experience

Confidentiality

Customer service

Attendance management

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

Position Title: Elementary Clerk

Division: School

Reports To: Principal and/or Assigned Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: SS-EC

Work Days: 190

Essential Duties:

• Perform receptionist duties by answering the telephone, assisting and directing callers, and greeting, announcing, or routing visitors.
• Perform general clerical and secretarial functions, including but not limited to typing, copying, and filing documents, processing various forms and applications, collating materials, scheduling appointments and maintaining the supervisor’s calendar, maintaining records and files, processing mail, ordering supplies, etc.
• Receive and respond to inquiries and concerns from the public; refer problems to the appropriate staff person for resolution.
• Attend and/or make arrangements for meetings or special events as requested.
• Manage and maintain daily student attendance.
• Secure subs as required.
• Manage and maintain student attendance as required.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information related to students and staff.
• Create and maintain correspondence as assigned.
• Attend to student needs as required.
• Provide exceptional customer service on a daily basis and maintain professional practices.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.
• One (1) to two (2) years of general clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities preferred.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.