Office Clerk

Taft Elementary; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Plain Local School District Taft Elementary in Canton, Ohio is seeking an Office Clerk to join a school team. The role supports front-desk operations, handles phone inquiries, maintains student and staff records, and assists with general office duties. Starting immediately; part-time 5.5 hours, pay $15.98 per hour. Citizenship/residency required.

Reporting to the administrator/supervisor, you will work to ensure a courteous, efficient, and safe educational environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Office organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMIS system

Job description

Office Clerk

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Job Details

Job ID: 5939969

Application Deadline: Oct 03, 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

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
• 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]