Redwood City School District ยท 17 hours ago
School Office Assistant -Orion School- (Mandarin/English OR Cantonese/English Bilingual Required)
Redwood City, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expRedwood City School District is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all learners. They are seeking a School Office Assistant I to perform clerical assistance duties at an elementary school, involving frequent contact with students, staff, and the public.
Education
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of clerical assistance duties for an elementary school or child development center involving frequent and responsible contact with students, staff and the general public
Provide assistance to an Office Manager in the operation of the school or program office; maintain attendance and registration records; provide first aid assistance in the absence of health personnel and according to established guidelines
Answer phones and take messages or receive needed information; provide information and assistance to students, teachers, parents and others regarding assigned office or program; explain established policies and procedures
Translate and interpret both oral and written documents and communications for teachers, parents, students and administrators as required
Assist students and parents in correct procedures for completion of forms, applications and registrations; review complete forms for accuracy and completeness
Compile and maintain a variety of statistical records and reports relating to assigned office or program
Contact substitute teachers and instructional assistants needed at program sites; assist in the compliance with State adult-child ratios
Maintain appropriate files, forms, cards and records; operate computer terminal to input and update a variety of data
Collect and account for fees, fund-raising moneys and other cash as assigned; receive monies, issue receipts, balance, reconcile and post to ledgers; prepare deposits as needed; maintain related financial records
Type, duplicate and distribute a variety of correspondence and documents, including letters, notices, articles, forms, lists and proposals
Operate a variety of office machines, including typewriter, calculator, copier and computer terminal
Receive, sort and distribute mail; order, maintain and distribute materials, supplies and equipment as directed; pick up and deliver reports and supplies as assigned
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school including or supplemented by clerical training
One year of clerical experience involving frequent contact with the public
Bilingual skills in a designated second language (Mandarin/English OR Cantonese/English) required where Home Language Survey indicates more than 70% speak language other than English
Valid California driver's license (may be required for some positions)
Evidence of appropriate automobile insurance based on DMV regulations and insurable by the District liability insurance carrier
Valid First Aid and CPR certificates within the probationary period
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Knowledge of record keeping techniques
Knowledge of operation of a computer terminal
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Knowledge of telephone techniques and etiquette
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of first aid procedures
Ability to perform assigned clerical duties quickly and accurately
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
Ability to complete work with many interruptions
Ability to type at 40 words net per minute from clear copy
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and other general public
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computer terminal
Ability to learn and interpret rules, regulations and policies regarding assigned school office
Preferred
Bilingual skills are preferred
Company
Redwood City School District
Redwood City School District is a creative PreK-8 district that serves kids in Redwood City, parts of Atherton, Menlo Park, etc.
501-1000 employees
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