School Clerical Specialist — Data & Admin Support

Alabama State Department of Education; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama State Department of Education is seeking a Clerical Paraeducator to provide essential clerical support within a Tuscaloosa school. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, filing, reporting, and assisting faculty and staff in daily operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a nine-month employment cycle. Confidentiality and readiness for frontline school duties are important.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful work experience in a comparable position, preferred.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment under Alabama Child Protection Act.
• Knowledge of general office procedures, record keeping, and data entry.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties efficiently and effectively.
• Assist faculty, staff, and school personnel to support student achievement and operations.
• Type, file, organize, and retrieve reports and correspondence.
• Support office tasks for secretary, bookkeeper, receptionist, principal, or others as needed.
• Communicate by email or electronic messaging as needed.
• Supervise office assistants or volunteers as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to security and safety standards.

Skills

General office procedures

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Data entry software

Office software applications

Job description

Alabama State Department of Education is seeking a Clerical Paraeducator to provide essential clerical support within a Tuscaloosa school. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, filing, reporting, and assisting faculty and staff in daily operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines in a nine-month employment cycle. Confidentiality and readiness for frontline school duties are important.