School Office Assistant - 200 Days (2026-2027 SY), Locust Grove Middle

Henry County Schools; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking a School Office Assistant to support the school office by handling phones, visitors, and general clerical tasks. The role requires maintaining calendars, processing student records, and ensuring daily coverage for classrooms and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of clerical experience, and a commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE).
• One to two years of general clerical experience.
• Exceptional integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to abide by ethics standards for educators.
• Reliable attendance and presence at worksite.
• Physical ability for standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls, greet visitors, and direct inquiries.
• Perform general clerical tasks: typing, copying, filing, scheduling, and maintaining calendars.
• Manage inquiries from the public and refer issues to staff.
• Attend meetings or events and arrange for coverage as needed.
• Ensure classroom and position coverage on a daily basis.
• Enter staff leave and arrange substitutes as required.
• Process student registrations and withdrawals.
• Maintain student records and confidentiality of information.
• Create and manage correspondence as assigned.
• Provide exceptional customer service daily.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Record keeping

Customer service

Calendar management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title: School Office Assistant

Division: School

Reports To: Principal and/or Assigned Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: SS4 (244), SS4-1 (220), SS4-2 (200), SS4-3 (190)

Work Days: 244, 220, 200, or 190

Essential Duties:

1. Perform receptionist duties by answering the telephone, assisting and directing callers, and greeting, announcing, or routing visitors.
2. Perform general clerical and secretarial functions, including but not limited to typing, copying, and filing documents, processing various forms and applications, collating materials, scheduling appointments and maintaining the supervisor’s calendar, maintaining records and files, processing mail, ordering supplies, etc.
3. Receive and respond to inquiries and concerns from the public; refer problems to the appropriate staff person for resolution.
4. Attend and/or make arrangements for meetings or special events as requested.
5. Ensure classrooms and other positions have daily coverage.
6. Enter staff leave as required; secure subs as required.
7. Process new and withdrawing students as required.
8. Maintain student records as required.
9. Maintain integrity of confidential information related to students and staff.
10. Create and maintain correspondence as assigned.
11. Attend to student needs as required.
12. exceptional customer service on a daily basis and maintains professional practices.
13. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required.
2. One to two years of general clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required.
3. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
4. Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
5. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
6. Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
7. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
8. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
9. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
10. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.