Clerk Typist I (8.00 hrs/day) - River Ridge Elementary School #474

GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION: CLERK TYPIST I RANGE 6 DEFINITION OF POSITION Under supervisor of the site administrator/program manager, performs a variety of clerical and general office work, including functions pertaining to student health. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS •Performs general clerical work, including typing, filing and initial phone contact and receptionist duties. •Receives, sorts and distributes mail. •Handles school related monies, prepares bank deposits and maintains related records. •Compiles required school related reports. •Operates standard office machines, including computer operating systems and programs. •Makes arithmetical calculations in performance of duties. •Maintains a variety of student health records. •Records health appraisal history and the results of health appraisal examinations. •Administers first aid to students and contacts parents and emergency assistance agencies in the case of a serious illness or injury. •Dispenses medications to students. •Maintains immunizations records. •Assists in communicable disease control. •Performs other related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS •Pass the General Clerical Exam administered by the district at the 50th percentile or above. •Type 45 net words per minute on a 5-minute timed writing. (Outside certificate is acceptable) QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: •Basic first aid methods, procedures and techniques; •Standard procedures pertaining to student health services; •Equipment and supplies associated with student health; •English, grammar, spelling, punctuation; •Modern office methods and equipment, including computer technology; •Receptionist and telephone techniques. Ability to: •Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; •Understand and carry out oral and written instruction; •Perform clerical work using independent judgment; •Communicate effectively in oral and written form; Gateway Unified School District CLERK TYPIST I - Page 2 QUALIFICATIONS (cont.) Ability to: (cont) •Establish and maintain accurate files and records; •Perform job assignments with numerous interruptions and work with minimal supervision; •Apply legal mandates and regulations pertaining to a school operation; •Perform routine first aid and emergency treatment for ill and injured students. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and skills will be considered. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills are: Experience: •One year of general clerical experience, preferably in an education organization and including the use of office equipment. Education: •Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. Adopted: 7/28/99