CLERICAL ASSISTANT

Bethlehem School District is currently seeking applications for a 10 month (September 1st - June 30th) 215 days per year, 7.5 hour per day (7:30am - 4:00pm) Clerical Assistant. Candidate may work up to 10 days over the summer. This position is located at Bethlehem Middle School, located at 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Oversees the daily attendance process: manages and maintains accurate daily student attendance records in compliance with District and State requirements; collaborates with school staff and families to ensure accurate attendance reporting and record keeping; generates attendance reports and provides data to administration, counselors and other staff as needed; verifies and updates attendance information including excused and unexcused absences while maintaining supporting documentation; answers all incoming phone calls; greets all students and visitors; sorts and distributes all incoming interoffice and US mail; processes and issues student working papers and accident reports in accordance with State regulations; supports the daily operation of the main office; knowledge of Google platform preferred.

Address cover letter to:

Jennifer Denis, K-12 Health Services Supervisor Bethlehem Central Middle School 332 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY 12054FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

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• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment;
• Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English;
• Ability to keyboard accurately at 35 words per minute;
• Ability to establish good relationships with children and others;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Familiarity with classroom routine;
• Clerical aptitude;
• Accuracy;
• Neatness;
• Tact and courtesy;
• Good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.