Buckingham Elementary Office Aide

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Office Aide
LOCATION: Buckingham Elementary
REPORTS TO: Principal
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Performs a variety of general office support duties and processes and transmits information to the staff and other organizations as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TYPICAL TASKS

• Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, checks appointments, and directs them to proper person
• Answers office telephone and responds appropriately to requests for information and takes accurate messages
• Monitors electronic door entrance and allows in the schools appropriate visitors
• Maintains an attractive and comfortable reception area
• Performs such other office duties as may be assigned
• Gives medication as directed
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Uses computer for record keeping purposes and executes reports

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Experience in a professional office environment. Proficient computer skills: PowerSchool, Microsoft Word and Excel, email and internet. Skills in typing and math. Relates well with people, able to multi-task, good listening skills, able to make decisions regarding prioritizing and planning of work and great organizational and communication skills. Candidate must possess a high school diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, staff, administrators, and parents are required. Must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pulling, routine lifting up to approximately 20 pounds, grasping, and repetitive motions are required. Other limited physical activities are required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

181 Day Contract with benefits on Aide Scale

Updated: October 20, 2026