Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

School Office Assistant

Hourly Rate: $17.68 (School Term Position)

Primary duties are typing, filing, record keeping, answering telephone and meeting the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Type, utilizing a computer keyboard, with computer competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Access and Outlook).

Maintain moderately complex databases in order to provide service and accurate information for management.

Review documents and reports to ensure work product meets established standards.

Assist staff with completing forms in order to provide service.

Compile and maintain lists and records.

Complete expense and/or other financial forms in order to process reimbursement or payment request.

File and copy correspondence and other records maintaining an organized filing system.

Open, sort, process and distribute mail.

Answer telephone, take messages and route calls efficiently.

Greet and welcome visitors, determine nature of business and conduct visitors to appropriate person.

Order and inventory supplies.

Follow assigned daily work schedule.

Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.

Communicate clearly and appropriately with public, coworkers, parents, etc.

Communicate effectively in written form, using correct grammar, punctuation, clarity and consistency of thought.

Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information.

Participate in staff development activities as necessary to keep secretarial skills updated.

Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.

Maintain an orderly, safe, clean, attractive work environment.

Must maintain CPR, AED, and First Aide certification as specified by MSSD.

Lift and move 50 pounds.

Utilize each student's individual communication system.

Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

1. High School diploma or G.E.D.
2. Must be tested in typing proficiency, using a computer keyboard, with 45 wpm without error.
3. Supplemental secretarial practice, bookkeeping and computer application courses preferred.

(Other qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.)

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.