Elementary Clerk (2026-2027 SY, Unity Grove Elementary

Henry County Schools; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools in Locust Grove, GA is seeking an Elementary Clerk to support the school front desk and administrative operations. The role handles receptionist duties, clerical tasks, attendance tracking, and coordination with staff to ensure smooth daily processes.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or HSE and 1–2 years of clerical experience, with a commitment to confidentiality and professional customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or state-approved HSE required.
• 1–2 years general clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethics.
• Must be able to work at the physical site.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone, greet visitors, and route calls.
• Perform clerical tasks: typing, copying, filing, scheduling, and calendar management.
• Receive and respond to inquiries from the public.
• Attend meetings or events as requested.
• Manage daily student attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Secure substitutes as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and staff.
• Provide excellent customer service daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reception duties

Clerical experience

Confidentiality

Customer service

Scheduling

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.