Office Clerk

Taft Elementary; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Plain Local Schools, Taft Elementary in Canton, Ohio, is seeking an Office Clerk to join our front office team. Immediate starting date, part-time 5.5 hours per day, and a wage of $15.98 per hour.

Position involves switchboard duties, filing, record-keeping, and supporting staff and students in a busy school environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, clerical training or willingness to be trained, and experience working with students in an authoritative role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Training as a clerk secretary or willingness to be trained as such.
• Experience working with students in an authoritativerole.

Responsibilities

• Operate the switchboard and other communication systems, providing courteous and prompt assistance to callers.
• Maintain the work area in a clean, orderly, and functional manner.
• Compile, copy, collate and bind printed materials as directed.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student and staff records and behavior.
• Understand and utilize technology available, along with all necessary office equipment (calculators, copiers, fax machines, etc.).
• Maintain all records of the office including all bookkeeping that may be required.
• Greet visitors and staff entering the building in a friendly manner; support the team.
• Answer telephones, relay messages, transfer calls, manage communications to appropriate individuals.
• Manage mail and other deliveries, sorting and distribution, and ensure supplies are on hand.
• Process all forms/information and submit to central office on a timely basis.
• Assist substitutes with assignments, information, and needed supplies.
• Make copies, produce reports and create documents for others as needed.
• Take responsibility for bulletin boards in office and post schedules.
• Support administrator with all facets of the office by being punctual, staying on task, and pursuing professional growth.
• Enter and maintain accurate information on EMIS system or other data management systems.
• Provide assistance to staff and students that may include occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluid.

Skills

Clerical training" or willingness to

Experience with students in an authori

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Office Clerk

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939969

Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

OFFICE CLERK

• *High School diploma or equivalent
• *Training as a clerk secretary or willingness to be trained as such
• *Experience working with students in an authoritativerole
• *Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find necessary

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Salary and work year to be established by the Board

REPORTS TO: Administrator /Supervisor (Such as Principal, Assistant Principal, Supervisor)

SUPERVISES: Student Workers

JOB GOAL: Work as part of a team in providing a courteous,efficient, safe and rewardingeducational environment for all students

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with theBoard’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel

PERFORMANCE RESPOSIBILIIES:

• *Operate the switchboard and other communication systems, when assigned, in an efficient manner, giving courteous and prompt assistance to callers
• *Maintain the work area in a clean, orderly, and functional manner
• *Compile, copy, collate and bind printed materials as directed
• *Maintain the confidentiality of student and staff records and behavior
• *Understand and utilize technology available, along with all necessary office equipment (calculators, copiers, fax machines, etc.)
• *Maintain all records of the office including all bookkeeping that may be required
• *Greet visitors and persons entering the building in a friendly manner; show same attitude to fellow employees, and always look for ways to assist the team
• *Answer telephones, relay messages, transfer calls, manage communications to appropriate individuals, and deal with all fellow staff members in a professional and personable manner
• *Manage mail and other deliveries as required, both receipt (sorting & distribution) and disbursement, making sure necessary supplies are on hand
• *Process all forms/information and submit to central office on a timely basis
• *Assist substitutes with assignments, information, and needed supplies
• *Make copies, produce reports and create documents for others as needed
• *Take responsibility for bulletin boards in office; post schedules and menus
• *Support administrator with all facets of the office by being punctual, staying on task, and always striving for professional growth
• *Assist administrator/supervisor with programs such as banquets, honors programs, etc.
• *Enter and maintain accurate information on EMIS system or other data management systems
• *Provide assistance to staff and students that may include occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluid
• *Provide assistance to staff and students that may include occasional interaction among unruly children
• *Organize, secure and distribute student medications as per administrative direction and policy
• *Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures
• *Perform other duties as directed

Position Type: Part Time-5.5 Hours

Salary: $15.98 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brent May
• 901 44th St NW
• Canton, Ohio 44709
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]