School Office Clerk - Temporary Leave Coverage

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Clerical to provide temporary, per diem clerical support during employee leaves. The role involves helping in daily school office operations, assisting staff, students, and families, and maintaining accurate records and timely communications.

The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, professional, capable of handling confidential information, and able to work both independently and with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred.
• Prior clerical, administrative, school office, or customer-service experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of office technology (email, word processing, spreadsheets, shared electronic files).
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow directions, and maintain accuracy while managing multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties, including filing, data entry, copying, scanning, and document preparation.
• Greet and assist students, families, staff, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer telephone calls, take accurate messages, and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, forms, and other materials.
• Maintain accurate, organized paper and electronic records.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating office activities.
• Monitor office supplies and assist with ordering and inventory as needed.
• Use District office technology and systems to complete assigned tasks.
• Follow District procedures and communicate questions or concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling student, family, and employee information.
• Collaborate with administrative staff and perform other related clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Multilingual skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Administrative training / college coursework preferred

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Shared electronic files

Job description

Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Clerical to provide temporary, per diem clerical support during employee leaves. The role involves helping in daily school office operations, assisting staff, students, and families, and maintaining accurate records and timely communications.

The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, professional, capable of handling confidential information, and able to work both independently and with staff.