Building Clerk

Clerical, Classroom Assistance, And Related Building DutiesLocation: High Plains Elementary SchoolRecruiting Start Date: 08/13/2026This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.Estimated Start Date: 08/17/2026Performs clerical, classroom assistance, and related building duties in support of the principal/administrator. May perform health room duties.The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.Reports consistently for work as scheduledPerforms other duties as assignedAttains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance StandardsAnswers telephone, takes messages, and/or forwards phone calls as appropriate; greets visitors to buildingAssists with maintaining office filing systemsDevelops and implements work room procedures and methods to ensure the efficiency of office operationsKeeps lost and found items and arranges for disbursementKeeps records of students using the health clinic and directs the student for proper careMaintains an attractive and comfortable reception/work room areaMaintains inventory of office/medical supplies; orders and requests materials and supplies as necessaryMakes announcements and pages on the intercom systemOpens, sorts, and distributes incoming mail, and/or prepares outgoing mail as requiredPerforms a variety of duties using various types of office equipmentPerforms routine typing activities related to departmental functionsProcesses purchase orders and requisitions as required, tracks orders as received, and maintain records of purchasesProvides back up assistance to other office/instructional staffProvides personal assistance to students, including dispensing medication, and tending to all studentsRecords information of all school accidents and files or forwards accordinglySchedules field tripsSets up, files, and sorts a variety of documents, to include sensitive and confidential informationTypes routine correspondence and reports and updates listsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systemsAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systemsAbility to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systemsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general publicAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to manage simultaneous demands and set clear prioritiesAbility to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficientlyAbility to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilitiesAbility to work independently without direct supervisionCommitment to the education of students as a primary responsibilityCommunicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settingsComputer proficiency including office productivity applicationsConsiderable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functionsDemonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear prioritiesDemonstrated ability to work well with others in a team settingDemonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthinessDemonstrates effective organizational and time management skillsDetail-orientedEnergetic, creative, innovative, flexibleExcellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquetteKnowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacherPromotes a positive climate, culture, and communityStrong mathematical and analytical skillsStrong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skillsStudent-centered and relationship-focusedUnderstanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational communityWilling to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practicesWilling to be trained as a crossing guardWillingness to participate in ongoing training as requiredWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.Work is generally performed in a standard office environment, though staff member may occasionally be required to perform functions throughout the building.Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functionsSits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing dutiesHas oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devicesUses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensilsTypical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objectsCognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.Required Qualifications:First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school