PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the High School Administrators, the Clerk contributes to the efficient and effective flow of communications throughout the school office.  To enhance public relations by exhibiting prompt and courteous handling of all inquiries and visitors.  To assist the principals office as needed and available.  Proficiency in the use of copiers, calculators, typewriters, computers and printers.  To discuss with supervisors methods or ideas that enhances the overall efficiency of the department.  To contribute to staff morale by projecting a pleasant and friendly personality that exhibits maturity and self-control.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

.High School Diploma or G.E.D.

.Proficiency in typing, word processing and file maintenance

.General clerical skills including data entry and record keeping

 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

1. Greets visitors courteously, determines their needs and directs or escorts them to the proper person.
2. Ensures confidentiality when required.
3. Exercises good telephone etiquette, answers questions according to policy, takes reliable messages, and routes to appropriate staff members.
4. Demonstrates punctuality and dependability with regards to scheduled work day and overtime.
5. Maintains a file system for area of responsibility.
6. Adheres to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
7. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of copiers, calculators, computers and typewriters.
8. Projects a pleasant image through dress and demeanor.
9. Accurately performs routine bookkeeping tasks requiring basic math.
10. Verifies or directs incoming shipments to appropriate departments.
11. Demonstrates ability to communicate in both an oral and written manner.
12. Demonstrates initiative in undertaking task at hand and relieving the workload of co-workers.
13. Performs varied tasks in the preparation of correspondence, forms, reports, etc. for the high school as time permits.
14. Participates in the development of improved methods of operation.
15. Undertakes additional duties as assigned.
16. Collects information for PEIMS reports, input in computer and verifies accuracy under the direction of the administrators.
17. Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of duties requiring secretarial skills that allows the office to operate smoothly.
18. Assists in preparing and maintaining accurates records and reports as needed by the administrators.
19. Assists the administrators in the effective use of office time scheduling appointments, report deadlines and/or calendar of events to meet priorities in a timely routine.
20. Is courteous, friendly and generally efficient in serving students, parents, staff and campus guests.

 

Professionalism

 

 

Adheres to ethical and legal standards:

1. Follows ethical standards of the S.B.E.C. State of Texas “Code of Ethics” and “Standard Practices for Texas Educators”. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)

• Complies with standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, colleagues, school officials, parents, and community members.
• Maintains the dignity of the professional; respect and obey the law, demonstrate personal integrity and exemplify honest.
• Exemplifies ethical relations with colleagues; extends just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession.
• Measures success by the progress of each student toward realization of his or her potential as an effective citizen.
• Cooperates with parents and others to improve the public schools of the community.

 

1. Adheres to F.B.I.S.D. “Hornet Points of Pride” professional district standards. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)

• Utilizes district procedures to resolve concerns.
• Maintains positive working relationships with others by:
• BEING TRUTHFUL…about our District and fellow Employees
• BEING RESPECTFUL…of fellow Employees
• SEEKING SOLUTIONS…for our District and fellow Employees
• BEING FAIR, EQUITABLE AND TOLERANT…of differences among individuals both in our actions for the District and toward our fellow Employees
• SUPPORTING OUR DISTRICT
• GROWING PROFESSIONALLY

 

Calendar Days: 206