Education Support Professional - Clerical

Education Support Professional - Clerical
Responsible To:
The Clerical Education Support Professional is directly responsible to the Building Administrator(s)

Qualifications:
Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
Minimum 1 year's office experience preferred
Competent with computers, physical and digital filing and typing and Google Suite

General Summary:
The Clerical Education Support Professional supports and carries our responsibilities determined by the Building Principal and/or Associate Principal and/or Assistant Principal and/or Dean to meet the needs of the school. The Clerical Education Support Professional is directly involved with assisting the office staff in maintaining building operations. The Education Support Professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the Building Administrator(s).

Specific Duties:
Answer and direct telephone calls
Assist in the management of student late arrivals/early dismissals, visitors/substitutes to the buildings
Provide coverage for parent/staff, IEP, Specialist meetings
Assist with the student registration process
Sort & distribute daily mail, use of office equipment, telephones, copiers, fax, laminator, computer software
Typing correspondence, memos, and sorting, filing and maintaining filing system
Maintain inventory of office supplies
Assist with processing of purchase orders/requisitions, invoices
Assisting school office personnel
Any other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s)

Other Skills and Abilities Required:
Professionalism, discretion and ability to work with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, Aspen X2 and other required programs
Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment
Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment
Model appropriate tasks, skills and behaviors for students
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
Model appropriate tasks, skills and behaviors for students

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. At times may need to use physical guidance to assist students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee is required to walk long distances; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand/grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of computers is required. The employee will be required to respond quickly in the event of emergencies.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. There are often multiple adults engaging with students within the same environment. The employee is required to regularly interact with the students, staff and the public. May be required to work in the following environmental conditions: dusty, cold, hot, indoor and outdoor.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification:
This position is classified as Non-Exempt.

Terms of Employment:
184 work days as specified under the provisions of the Weymouth Educators Association (WEA) Unit D Contract. Employment based on successful completion of a CORI background check.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Weymouth Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.