General Clerk Red Mountain High School

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Job Summary:

To perform a variety of diverse clerical tasks for site-based personnel in support of their position; to provide information and/or direction regarding school and/or district procedures; and to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students (i.e. keep students on task provide support and de-escalate situations as needed
• Prescribe restorative programs to meet the needs of each student and their individual circumstances
• Facilitate mediation between students
• Perform a variety of diverse clerical tasks(typing filing copying scheduling recordkeeping etc.)for assigned personnel which may include but is not limited to administrators counselors teachers office and/or bookstore staff
• Respond to inquiries (i.e. students parents district personnel general public andoutside agencies etc.) to communicate procedures information and/or direction
• Greet students parents district personnel general public and/or representatives from outside agencies to respond to their inquiries and/or to direct them to appropriate personnel
• Prepare written materials (i.e. correspondence letters notices announcements etc.) to convey information
• Prepare and process a variety of documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties (i.e. schedule changes testing materials etc.)
• Maintain a variety of files and/or records to ensure the accurate retrieval of data for reporting purposes (i.e. student data testing materials etc.)
• Work closely and cooperatively with a variety of site-based personnel
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name served by strength and need and graduates ready for college career and community
• Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy; above average test battery
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word Excel etc.)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to organize prioritize take initiative and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability toeffectively communicate (verbal and written) with students parents district personnel of all levels and general public; to be tactful and diplomatic at all times; to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students parents and district personnel of all levels

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Typically works in the schools front office administration office or main reception area
• May occasionally require extra hours during enrollment periods or special events
• Work may involve interruptions and multitasking in a moderately busy setting
• Interaction with students parents teachers administrators and sometimes vendors or service providers
• Desk-based tasks like typing filing managing records and answering phones
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing filing using a phone or operating office equipment like copiers and printers
• May need to occasionally lift or move light office supplies or boxes (typically under 25 lbs.)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Experience:

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