General Clerk - College and Career Specialist

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a General Clerk - College and Career Specialist to perform diverse clerical tasks, support site-based personnel, and ensure efficient operations. The role requires effective communication and organizational skills, along with a high school education. Benefits include sick leave, health insurance, and performance pay.

Benefits

Sick leave

Holidays

Matched retirement

Health insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students, keeping them on task and providing support.
• Perform clerical tasks for assigned personnel.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and district personnel.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Organization

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

General Clerk - College and Career Specialist

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate: $17.53

Performance Pay: Available annually

New hire experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New hire education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar: A13, 9.75 months

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

Overview

To perform a variety of diverse clerical tasks for site-based personnel in support of their position; to provide information and/or direction regarding school and/or district procedures; and to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy; above-average test battery
• Computer proficiency including basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to organize, prioritize, take initiative, and meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, district personnel of all levels, and the general public; tact and diplomacy; confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents, and district personnel

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise students, keeping them on task, providing support, and de-escalating situations as needed
• Prescribe restorative programs to meet individual student needs
• Facilitate mediation between students
• Perform clerical tasks (typing, filing, copying, scheduling, recordkeeping, etc.) for assigned personnel, including administrators, counselors, teachers, and office/stores staff
• Respond to inquiries regarding procedures, information, or directions from students, parents, district personnel, and outside agencies
• Greet visitors and respond to inquiries or direct them appropriately
• Prepare written materials such as correspondence, notices, and announcements
• Prepare and process documents and materials for dissemination
• Maintain files and records for accurate data retrieval and reporting
• Collaborate closely with site-based personnel
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation

Supervision

Site Administrator

Equal Opportunity Statement

The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status.