Typist Clerk I

JOB TITLE: Typist Clerk I
Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Typist Clerk I" is done for the purpose/s of providing clerical support to assigned personnel; communicating information to staff and the public regarding various activities and responding to requests; and providing for timely and accurate distribution of materials.

Essential Job Functions

• Answers telecommunications system for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and taking messages.
• Evaluates situations (i.e. involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains various records; financial related information (e.g. enrollment, class size, attendance, overdue notices, etc.); schedules, files, rosters, etc. for the purpose of documenting and providing reliable information.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. mail, books, supplies) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Responds to inquiries of staff, the public, parents, and students for the purpose of providing information and direction as may be required.

Other Job Functions

• Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience preferred
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skill to operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications, type with speed and accuracy; use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, students, parents, the public, and administrators.

Knowledge of standard office procedures.

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; perform basic mathematical calculation; work independently, make common sense decisions in routine and critical situations; work efficiently under pressure with constant interruptions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Typing Certificate, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Health Physical Examination, Tuberculosis Testing/Clearance.