School Clerk

Fallriverschools; Town of Alfred (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in New York is seeking a clerical staff member to manage the office environment and assist with the administrative needs of the school. Responsibilities include handling communications, processing confidential data, and collaborating with staff. The ideal candidate will have substantial clerical experience, proficiency in software like MS Office, and a strong commitment to confidentiality. This role is pivotal in supporting the school's operational functions.

Qualifications

• Successful clerical experience within a public or private organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data related to staff and students.
• Demonstrated communication skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the office environment and interactions.
• Handle confidential data and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with office personnel to meet clerical needs.
• Prepare reports for federal and state agencies as required.
• Collaborate with office staff to address daily clerical needs related to students and staff.
• Maintain staff and student data for office functionality.
• Prepare confidential correspondence as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication

Initiative

Filing systems

Initiative

Tools

Powerschools

Googledocs

Google Docs

Job description

Date Posted: 12/1/2025

Location: Alfred Letourneau Elementary School

Job Description

Assist the department in maintaining effective practices and policies that help meet the administrative needs of the Fall River School Department and support the school system’s overall goals.

Performance Responsibilities

• Manage the office environment, including handling phones, student, staff and parent interactions.
• Manipulate software packages and applications as necessary (Powerschools, Googledocs, MS Office).
• Collect, process and maintain confidential data, including documentation related to personnel evaluation.
• Prepare student, staff, and school reports as required by federal and state agencies.
• Work collaboratively with office/department personnel and support staff to address any daily clerical needs of the office/department as it relates to students/staff.
• Collect data and maintain necessary data, including staff and student data, for the overall functionality of the office/department.
• Prepare confidential correspondence and documents as requested by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Successful clerical experience within a public or private organization’s office or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, process and maintain confidential data related to staff and/or students.
• Demonstrated experience in manipulating various software applications (e.g., MS Office, Powerschools, Googledocs).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare correspondence, maintain a filing system for confidential staffing records and files (e.g., personnel, medical).
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others within an educational office environment.
• Ability to perform occasional note taking during interviews.
• Maintain all forms needed for department.
• Any other responsibilities as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Reports To

Principal

Terms of Employment

Salary, benefits and length of the work year and hours of employment according to the Fall River Public Schools Clerical Unit Contract.

Additional Information

The Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to waive a position qualification or determine that there is an acceptable alternative that qualification. If the Superintendent intends to waive a qualification, such intent will be shared with the Fall River School Committee.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.