Office Clerk

POSITION: OFFICE CLERK

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Office Clerks primary responsibility is the aide and support of all functions of the

charter school OA I / II , in conjunction with the needs and directions given by the site administrator. The Office

Clerk is passionate about the mission and commitments of VCPS and exhibits this through his/her execution of all

their responsibilities and relations with all stakeholders. The Office Clerk will foster a collaborative and stimulating

community culture for a diverse group of stakeholders, including administration, faculty members, board members

and community partners.

REPORTS TO : SITE ADMINISTRATOR / OFFICE MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide excellent customer service

Greet and assist staff, parents, students, and visitors to the school in a friendly and professional manner.

Answer phones using a professional and courteous manner.

Route calls appropriately.

Take messages and distribute in a timely manner.

Reply to general information requests with the accurate information

Assist with proper documentation and accuracy of attendance

Fax and make copies

Assist with typing and composing correspondence and letters

Responsible for making phone calls to parents.

Assist with collecting the lunch count.

Assist with the preparation of parent meetings.

Translate for teachers, parents and counselors.

Make student files.

Organize cumulative student files.

Other duties as assignment by site administrator

QUALIFICATIONS :

BA/BS degree preferred

Prior experience working with students in a learning environment

Strong Math skills is strongly preferred

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Must be flexible, positive, detail-oriented, team player patient and willing to learn.

Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment with flexibility and dedication

At times this job may entail lifting, walking, sitting and standing for periods of time

No new employee can begin employment until all local mandated trainings are completed and the fingerprint cards are

processed by the California Department of Justice and it is determined that there is no criminal conviction that would prohibit

the employee from working with students and staff.