COLTON JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

GENERAL CLERICAL WORKERS

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform diversified clerical duties in support of assigned department, program or school office; prepare and maintain logs, files and records; review and verify the accuracy and completeness of various documents.

General Clerical Workers/Substitute Clerks work on call, as needed, generally with short notice, at any of the schools in Colton, Bloomington, Grand Terrace, and the Southridge sites in Fontana which are included in the Colton Joint Unified School District. The number of hours per day will vary with each assignment. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEED NUMBER OF HOURS.

EDUCATION:
High School graduate or the equivalent. Proof must be submitted at time of employment.

EXPERIENCE:
One year of clerical experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Driver's License.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ø Perform diversified clerical duties in support of assigned department, program or school office. E
Ø Provide information concerning policies and procedures of assigned school or program; communicate with parents, students and with other agencies and departments to provide or obtain a wide variety of information. E
Ø Receive and screen phone calls and visitors; take and transmit messages; provide information and direct inquiries and visitors to proper person or office. E
Ø Prepare, duplicate and distribute a variety of records and materials. E
Ø Operate office equipment to perform assigned duties. E
Ø Assist with health-related activities, field trips, preparing bulletins, attendance and requesting homework or other duties in a school office.E
Ø Coordinate schedules and communicate with others regarding meetings, appointments, and other activities.
Ø Administer basic first aid and screen ill or injured students as assigned in accordance with State laws and District regulations; call paramedics as needed; retain and dispense medication in accordance with physician's instructions.
Ø Assist with specific functions of a school office; assist with researching and compiling information as directed.
Ø Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Basic practices, policies and procedures for assigned position; common office clerical terminology, skills, and practices; basic financial and statistical accounting and record-keeping; record-keeping techniques, filing systems and information management; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; operation of various office machines, including a computer terminal; telephone techniques and etiquette; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; oral and written communication skills.
Abilities: Perform a variety of responsible clerical work in support of an assigned function; learn the policies, procedures, and terminology of the assigned school, department or program; prioritize and schedule work; meet schedules and time lines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; perform duties effectively with constant interruptions; maintain accurate records and prepare reports; understand and follow oral and written directions; operate a variety of office equipment including a computer terminal; bilingual in Spanish and English desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment: Office environment; constant interruptions.
Physical abilities: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of materials; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Hazards: Communicable diseases; contact with blood and other body fluids.