Senior Clerk I - 1.0 FTE - Instructional Resource Center

  • Portland
  • Portland Public Schools
Posting Timeline
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This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Position Details
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice. To learn more about Portland Public Schools, please visit the District website: here .
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under immediate direction, this person independently performs a variety of advanced and complex clerical duties, including mathematical calculations and may supervise a small section of clerical employees, depending on the department.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. May oversee and train a small section of clerical or secretarial employees, depending on the department.
2. Answers questions, provides verification, explains policy and regulations, develops and explains procedures to staff and various departments.
3. Originates letters, reports, procedures, listings, forms, affidavits, notices, budgets, etc., utilizing a computer and appropriate software.
4. Compiles and maintains records, tickler files, contracts and/or certifications, ledgers, forms and requisitions using computer equipment, appropriate software and hard copy files as necessary.
5. Coordinates programs, procedures and certain mathematical calculation results with other departments in the District.
6. Operates computer, printer and photocopier.
7. Distributes material through the mail and to other departments.
8. Determines needs and processes requests for service.
9. Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience:
  • Four to five yearsexperience in office work and/or management, with knowledge of computer systems, accounting procedures, basic files management, record keeping, ordering, receiving, etc.
Technical Job Related Knowledge, Skill, Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately type and/or calculate complex material and statistics.
  • Possess a thorough knowledge of standard office equipment, procedures and organizational methods for diverse data.
  • Working knowledge of computer equipment, with word processing, database and spreadsheet programs; familiarity with or ability to learn system data entry/retrieval equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
  • Very strong Microsoft Excel skills
SALARY RANGE: PFSP Grade K, $24.00 - $29.63/hour
WORK YEAR: 260 days
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week)
Benefits Information
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees.Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
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