What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor Clerk position at District Wide?
Required typing test of >40 WPM
Must upload proof of educaton to application
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Positively impact the efficient operation of office routines and practices associated with a busy,
productive, and smoothly run office so it can play its effective part in the education process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent
College and computer classes helpful
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of data processing systems and applications
Ability to prioritize
Basic math skills
Excellent reading and grammatical skills
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Suite
Attention to fine details
Ability to meet deadlines
Proof of typing >40 WPM- required
Work Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and
peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including prolonged keyboarding & use of mouse;
occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds)
Environment: May work with frequent interruptions; Must maintain professional demeanor
under stress; Must have problem solving skills
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Minimum Experience:
Have appropriate clerical or secretarial experience as required by supervisor
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Request student records and complete enrollment and withdrawal of students.
- Record and file incoming student records; correlate and send outgoing records to requesting school or Administration Building; update and maintain student enrollment database records.
- Maintain accurate student data in Skyward.
- Assist students, parents, and teachers who come it the counselor’s office.
- Answer telephone and take accurate messages.
- Work closely with counselors to prepare student schedules.
- Type and process requisitions as needed.
- Assist counselors with documents, filing, forms, and all other clerical tasks.
- Grade reporting: print progress grades and report cards, grade reports for counselors, gather and organize grading sheets from teachers, keep appropriate papers for report cards.
- Be familiar with local and state policies for keeping cumulative records current, cleaned out and sent in a timely manner to student records for scanning.
- Be familiar with and follow all FERPA laws and requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information and student records.
- Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
- Performs such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
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