What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk, Elementary position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
06/18/2026
CLOSING DATE:
06/25/2026 11:59 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
00007913
POSITION TITLE:
Clerk, Elementary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Purpose: To provide clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the school office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages and route to appropriate staff.
- Greet and direct campus visitors in a hospitable manner.
- Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes in accordance with school and district procedures.
- Assist parents in checking students in and out of school and maintain accurate attendance records.
- Assist with student registrations and withdrawals.
- Receive, sort and distribute mail, messages, documents and other deliveries.
- Duplicate printed materials as needed.
- Maintain filing system.
- Type correspondence and reports.
- Complete purchase orders and order supplies as needed.
- Maintain teacher and staff absence from duty reports and send to the Payroll department.
- Maintain substitute sign-in sheet and send to the Payroll department.
- Attendance at work is an essential function.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Proficiency in typing, word processing, performing basic clerical skills and operating office machines
- Effective organization, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to operate multi-line phone system
- Constructive and cooperative attitude toward the school, staff and students
- Bilingual preferred
OTHER INFORMATION:
Equipment Used: Computer, printer, copier, multi-line phone, calculator, fax machine and other office equipment. Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over), reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, specific visual requirements (using computer), specific hearing requirements (phone conversations).
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
APPLY TO:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Hourly; Reports To: Principal or Designee; Date Revised: October 2018
SALARY:
Pay Grade: 1
DAYS:
187