Elementary Clerk (2026-2027 SY), Wesley Lakes Elementary

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking an Elementary Clerk to support the front office at a McDonough-area school. The role emphasizes accurate clerical work, professional customer service, and reliable attendance and records management.

You will answer phones, greet visitors, maintain calendars for supervisors, process forms, and protect confidential information while coordinating with staff, students, and families to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.
• 1–2 years of general clerical experience preferred.
• Exceptional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone, assist and direct callers, and greet/route visitors.
• Perform general clerical and secretarial tasks: typing, copying, filing, scheduling, calendar maintenance.
• Respond to inquiries and refer issues to appropriate staff for resolution.
• Attend/arrange meetings or events as requested.
• Manage and maintain daily student attendance and arrange substitutes as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to students and staff.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Clerical skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.