The Clerk I-S- Middle School is responsible for providing clerical support to the school and the School Administration. The Clerk I-S reports directly to the School Principal. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:May act as a receptionist for visitors, students, faculty, and staff as neededResponsible for responding to phone calls for the school and forwarding calls to appropriate individuals and departments Responsible for responding to intercom calls Responsible for responding and greeting in a pleasant manner to visitors to the school and following security procedures of the school departmentResponsible for providing support to other clerks or administrative staff in the building as well as backing them up as neededResponsible for maintaining student information and attendance; processing tardy and dismissals notes and verifying students absence via phone.Enters all attendance information and generate a daily attendance reportProvide student information for all faculty, staff, and different organizations following appropriate proceduresResponsible for the documentation of student discipline and suspensions and the distribution of the letters to parents/guardians of student as directedResponsible for sorting and distributing all mailAs directed, responsible for providing faculty/staff listAssist with locker assignments, locker checks for cuts and passes to custodianAs directed, prepare monthly reportsResponsible for maintaining student data in the student management systemMaintains and distributes instructional supplies to faculty and staff on requestMaintain call list of parents who call out their ill child, etc.Ability to perform other related duties as assigned in order to meet the specific needs of the Pawtucket School Department and its students. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good judgment and diplomacyMust have the ability to plan and organize with an emphasis to detail, consistency, and accuracyAbility to establish and maintain a welcoming and supportive school environmentAbility to independently establish priorities and maintain productivity despite numerous interruptions Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentProven experience in attention to detail and timely completion of tasks and paperwork requirementsAbility to make sound decisions using strong problem solving skillsExceptional interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general publicSkilled in the preparation and maintenance of accurate records and reportsAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writingREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or equivalentMinimum of two years experience in a clerical/secretarial/administrative roleProficiency in working with computers: working knowledge of GSuite and/or Microsoft SuitePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Previous experience in school settingPrevious experience using SkywardPrevious experience using MunisBi-lingualPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:Frequently required to stand, sit and walkOccasional lifting or carrying weighing up to 25 poundsThe working conditions (light, noise level, temperature, etc. are typical of (primarily) an office setting although the employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions related to visits to school buildings or other locationsSpecific physical abilities include close vision and the ability to use computer monitors for long periods of time, as well as the ability to communicate verbally in person and on the telephone.