Senior Clerk

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Western Massachusetts is seeking a detail-oriented administrative assistant to support school operations. The role involves word processing, typing and proofreading of letters and memorandums, welcoming visitors, handling inquiries and directing them to the appropriate person.

You will operate copying machines, organize and maintain files, manage inventories of books and supplies, and prepare requisitions for new materials.

Qualifications

• Performs word processing, typing and proofreading of letters and documents of above-average difficulty.
• Welcomes visitors, responds to inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate person.
• Organizes and maintains office files.
• Maintains inventories of books, supplies and materials and prepares requisitions for new material.
• Answers the telephone and performs other tasks as directed by the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Performs word processing, typing and proofreading of letters, documents and memorandums of more than average difficulty from clear copy, rough draft, recording machines or data personally developed.
• Welcomes visitors, responds to their inquiry and/or directs them to the appropriate person.
• Operates copying machines to duplicate various forms, bulletins and notices.
• Organizes and maintains office files.
• Maintains inventories of books, supplies and materials used in the school and prepares requisitions for new material as required.
• Answers the telephone and performs any other tasks as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Word processing

Typing

Proofreading

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Performs word processing, typing and proofreading of letters, documents and memorandums of more than average difficulty from clear copy, rough draft, recording machines or data personally developed.
• Welcomes visitors, responds to their inquiry and/or directs them to the appropriate person.
• Operates copying machines to duplicate various forms, bulletins and notices.
• Organizes and maintains office files.
• Maintains inventories of books, supplies and materials used in the school and prepares requisitions for new material as required.
• Answers the telephone and performs any other tasks as directed by the Principal.

Duties

• Performs word processing, typing and proofreading of letters, documents and memorandums of more than average difficulty from clear copy, rough draft, recording machines or data personally developed.
• Welcomes visitors, responds to their inquiry and/or directs them to the appropriate person.
• Operates copying machines to duplicate various forms, bulletins and notices.
• Organizes and maintains office files.
• Maintains inventories of books, supplies and materials used in the school and prepares requisitions for new material as required.
• Answers the telephone and performs any other tasks as directed by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Civil Service eligibility.
• Bilingual Preferred
• High School Graduate.
• Knowledge of standard alphabetic and numeric filing system.
• Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes, and symbols and file material according to established procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to type, word process and proofread letters and documents of average difficulty.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with supervision.
• Willingness to work on the schedule that coincides with the hours of the school assigned. 10. Must be a resident of Springfield

If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at [e-mail].

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail].

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail]