Impactful School Office Assistant — State Benefits

State-of-Missour; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a School Office Assistant for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. This role supports clerical operations, handles data entry, manages documents, greets visitors, and maintains confidential information while ensuring timely reporting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred secretarial/bookkeeping coursework. CPR/First Aid may be required by MSSD; benefits are described on the state site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification as specified by MSSD.

Responsibilities

• Type with keyboard and use Microsoft Office.
• Maintain moderately complex databases for management.
• Review documents and reports to meet standards.
• Assist staff with completing forms to provide service.
• Process expense and other financial forms for reimbursements.
• File and copy correspondence and records with organized filing.
• Open, sort, process and distribute mail.
• Answer telephones, take messages and route calls.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Order and inventory supplies.
• Complete required reports on time.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Participate in staff development to keep secretarial skills updated.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Office software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Access

Outlook

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a School Office Assistant for Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled. This role supports clerical operations, handles data entry, manages documents, greets visitors, and maintains confidential information while ensuring timely reporting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred secretarial/bookkeeping coursework. CPR/First Aid may be required by MSSD; benefits are described on the state site.