Receptionist - Clerk - Clover Park School District : Job Details

*Hourly Wage Range: $26.62/hr - $32.65/hr Hours per Day: 8.0 Days per Year: 210 **Shift: 7:30am - 4:30pm I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION A: Job Title: B: Classification Level: Receptionist, Clerk S-2 C: Reports to: D: Working Title Assistant Director of Early Learning Program II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT Under direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Early Learning Program, provides receptionist duties for the Early Learning Program and clerical services. III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1.Serves as receptionist and District information source for the Early Learning Program; greets and directs visitors; answers in-coming telephone calls and routes to the appropriate office or provides information to the caller. 2. Process student re-entry into school and early dismissals. 3. Use the Attendance Office computer and other facilities to record and monitor daily attendance by periods. 4. Perform daily contact to parents regarding absences. 5. Respond to parent inquires on attendance matters. 6. Prepare and distribute daily absentee list. 7. Inform grade level administrator of period absences. 8. Counsel with students regarding attendance problems. Inform grade level administrator of serious or chronic problems. 9. Type, operate office machinery and perform other clerical duties as assigned. 10. Train and supervise student office assistants. 11. Prepare communicable disease report. 12. Prepare certification of absentee listing for the district business office. 13. Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information consistent with district ethical guidelines. 14. Foster and maintain strong productive relationships with district employees, parents, students, and other community members. Work with a variety of people in a positive manner. 15. Performs other duties as assigned. The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education and Experience 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Two (2) years of successful continuous receptionist and/or clerical work experience. B. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Knowledge of and ability to display consistently correct telephone etiquette and a pleasant speaking voice, as well as perform duties in a courteous, friendly, and effective manner in a diverse environment with frequent interruptions. 2. Knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and English usage. 3.Ability to operate a multi-line telephone set, personal computer, and standard office equipment. 4.Ability to work in a multi-cultural and ethnically diverse school surrounding, with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the community and school environment. 5.Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidential information. 6.Ability to be consistently punctual and maintain regular attendance. 7.Ability to learn district structure and operations and be able to communicate accurate information to the public effectively. C. Certification and Licenses 1. None required. V. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 1. Multi-lingual VI. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a regular office environment. Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, sit, stand, crouch, and reach. Moderate lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Reaching overhead and horizontally. Ability to use hands and fingers for keyboarding, multi-line phone system, and mail machine; ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. Exposed to frequent work place interruptions on the telephone and in person. FLSA: Non-Exempt AFFILIATION: ESPCP JOB CLASS: Office/Clerical WORK YEAR: 210 Days *Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement. ** Shifts are subject to change. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment. Insurance Benefits Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options. Retirement and Deferred Compensation Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. . For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems. To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor. Equal Opportunity Employer Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District,?10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) ###-####, Section 504/ADA Coordinator,?Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director for Special Education (253) ###-####, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) ###-####?