What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-27 Middle School Level Clerk - TEST ANNOUNCEMENT position at Saint Paul Public Schools?
General Information
General Statement of Duties
Performs skilled clerical and routine administrative work of a complex nature requiring the exercise of independent judgment; serves as the sole or lead clerical support in a middle level school and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of a middle level school principal or other unit supervisor.
Supervision Exercised
Exercises within a unit close to moderate administrative or technical supervision over lower level clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of clerical experience, at least three years of which must have been as a Clerk-Typist 2 or equivalent at an elementary or secondary school, or as a Clerk-Typist 3 or equivalent.
Typical Duties Performed
The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.
Types and/or word processes letters, narrative and statistical reports, schedules, lists, forms, cards, labels, envelopes and other related materials according to general guidelines.
Prepares, types and/or word processes routine correspondence according to well-established guidelines and procedures.
Transcribes memoranda, letters, reports and other materials from Dictaphone recordings.
Answers telephone and receives visitors; determines nature of business, directs individuals to appropriate staff, or supplies information where a working knowledge of the operation is necessary.
Processes routine complaints or inquiries by explanation of office procedures, verification of records, correction of records, or referral to higher authority.
Compiles and maintains complex or involved files, records, schedules, and statistics.
Compiles and maintains simple accounting and financial records where no technical bookkeeping knowledge is required; checks and reconciles data.
Prepares and types pay vouchers, requisitions, purchase orders and other related materials.
Checks and prepares payroll time sheets, employee hours worked, overtime, and related forms and records.
Operates office equipment such as typewriter, copy machine, adding machine, postage machine, calculator, Dictaphone, and telephone system.
Operates a computer for data entry, file maintenance, and information gathering and/or retrieval.
Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.
Regular and reliable attendance.
May be exposed to various cleaning products.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
This is a 11 month position working 40 hours per week.
Pay range for this position is: $22.93 - $34.30
Maximum hiring step = Step Five (5)
The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found on the Labor Agreements page and by selecting the "AFSCME (Clerical and Technical)" Labor agreement.
Benefit information for this position can be found on the Benefits Summaries page and by selecting the "AFSCME (Clerical and Technical) ¿ Full Time" link.
How To Apply
To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.
The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.
To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.
Other Information
Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.
Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.
Regular and reliable attendance.
May be exposed to various cleaning products.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
EQUITY STATMENT
SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.
General Statement of Duties
Performs skilled clerical and routine administrative work of a complex nature requiring the exercise of independent judgment; serves as the sole or lead clerical support in a middle level school and performs related duties as required.
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of a middle level school principal or other unit supervisor.
Supervision Exercised
Exercises within a unit close to moderate administrative or technical supervision over lower level clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of clerical experience, at least three years of which must have been as a Clerk-Typist 2 or equivalent at an elementary or secondary school, or as a Clerk-Typist 3 or equivalent.
Typical Duties Performed
The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.
Types and/or word processes letters, narrative and statistical reports, schedules, lists, forms, cards, labels, envelopes and other related materials according to general guidelines.
Prepares, types and/or word processes routine correspondence according to well-established guidelines and procedures.
Transcribes memoranda, letters, reports and other materials from Dictaphone recordings.
Answers telephone and receives visitors; determines nature of business, directs individuals to appropriate staff, or supplies information where a working knowledge of the operation is necessary.
Processes routine complaints or inquiries by explanation of office procedures, verification of records, correction of records, or referral to higher authority.
Compiles and maintains complex or involved files, records, schedules, and statistics.
Compiles and maintains simple accounting and financial records where no technical bookkeeping knowledge is required; checks and reconciles data.
Prepares and types pay vouchers, requisitions, purchase orders and other related materials.
Checks and prepares payroll time sheets, employee hours worked, overtime, and related forms and records.
Operates office equipment such as typewriter, copy machine, adding machine, postage machine, calculator, Dictaphone, and telephone system.
Operates a computer for data entry, file maintenance, and information gathering and/or retrieval.
Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.
Regular and reliable attendance.
May be exposed to various cleaning products.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
This is a 11 month position working 40 hours per week.
Pay range for this position is: $22.93 - $34.30
Maximum hiring step = Step Five (5)
The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found on the Labor Agreements page and by selecting the "AFSCME (Clerical and Technical)" Labor agreement.
Benefit information for this position can be found on the Benefits Summaries page and by selecting the "AFSCME (Clerical and Technical) ¿ Full Time" link.
How To Apply
To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.
The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.
To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.
Other Information
Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.
Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.
Regular and reliable attendance.
May be exposed to various cleaning products.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
EQUITY STATMENT
SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.
Salary : $23 - $34