Clerical Assistant - Ionia County Application Consortium : Job Details

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Clerical AssistantDate Posted: 11/13/2024Location: Oakwood Elementary SchoolClosing Date: 11/20/2024District: Portland Public SchoolsPortland Public Schools: Clerical Assistant Portland Public Schools is welcoming applicants for a Clerical Assistant vacancy at Oakwood Elementary SchoolGeneral Description: Provides clerical and administrative support to the administration, staff, students, and parents. This position reports to the Oakwood Elementary Principal.The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:

• Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
• Ability to collect and maintain student data in a confidential manner
• Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for lower elementary students, families, and staff
• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
• Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• A High School Diploma
• Minimum typing speed of 65 wpm
• Experience in account keeping and data entry, preferred
• Experience with basic office procedures (telephones, computer programs, printers, etc.), preferred

Position Details:

• Title: Clerical Assistant
• Reports to: Oakwood Elementary School Principal
• Calendar: As per District Calendar and PESPA contract
• Daily Schedule: Approximately 7.5 hours per day, to be determined by the building Principal
• Compensation: In accordance with PESPA contract, $13.05-15.49 per hour plus education stipend
• Posting date: November 13, 2024
• Application deadline: November 20, 2024

Application Process: Applicants for the position should email the following documents to [email protected] or online at:

• Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position, addressed to Mrs. Becky Manika.
• A current resume with reference contact information

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Becky Manika, Oakwood Elementary SchoolNo person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, Protected Classes ), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.