Classified - Office Associate - Linden Elementary

The posting

Position: Office Associate

Location: Linden Elementary

Schedule:

• 8 hours per day
• Work Teacher Days + 30 additional days (split before and after the school year)

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or GED
2. Must possess organizational skills, have knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and ability to work effectively with staff and students
3. Must be a self starter and work independently
4. Bilingual preferred but not required

Position Available: January 2027 with possible training prior

Salary: $16.62 - $18.20 starting, per hour depending on experience;

$18.20 - $20.10 per hour depending on experience if bilingual (Spanish/English)

$24.78 - $25.73 for bilingual (Spanish/English) applicants who successfully pass FPS screening for Building-Level translation and interpreting evaluations.

Benefits:

• State Retirement Pension Plan Membership for eligible employees
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided
• Six Paid Holidays
• Paid, employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment
• Health insurance eligible - monthly premium rate based on hours per day and compensation rate will be determined upon offer. If employee declines, a $100/month stipend is provided in lieu of the health insurance coverage
• Eligible for other benefits including vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, and more

Reports To: Building Administrator

Application Procedure: Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online at fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow application instructions.

Applications Will Be Accepted Through: Open Until Filled

All positions are subject to veterans preference EOE

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FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT: Clerical

JOB TITLE: Office Associate

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• High School Diploma
• Post Secondary training is desired, especially if related to job

Certification/Licensure:

• None required. First Aid/CPR certificate desired

Experience Desired:

• Some experience in general clerical and secretarial work

Other Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills, knowledge of business English, spelling, and math
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Skill in operation of standard office equipment (i.e. computer literacy with keyboarding skills)
• Ability to make computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents and visitors
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment and filing systems
• Ability to learn and apply policies, procedures and services of the function to which assigned
• Ability to keep moderately complex records, to assemble and organize data and to prepare reports from the records kept and data compiled

REPORTS TO: Building administrator or designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic:

• Work involves performance of varied clerical and secretarial duties which involve some independent judgement based on knowledge gained through experience. Many procedures will be developed by the person and independently carried out until work is completed. Supervision may be exercised over student helpers. Operation of an alphanumeric keyboard is an integral part of the essential functions of this job.

Frequent:

• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designed by the supervisor
• Types letters, memoranda, reports, purchase orders, minutes of meetings, teacher evaluations and examinations, working rough drafts, recorded dictation, verbal instructions, or established procedures
• Maintains filing systems and financial records and reports; compiles information and statistics for use in reports and budget preparation; orders, maintains and distributes supplies and materials; maintains ledger making entries and distribution costs to accounts
• Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors; assists students, faculty, and the public atg the front desk or counter; answers questions or refers to appropriate parties; arranges and schedules meetings as requested; assists with student registration
• Operates photocopying machines to duplicate tests, reports, and other documents; prepared materials for distribution
• Assembles student records relating to attendance and discipline; receives and places telephone calls regarding student absences; enters daily attendance information into computer file and prepares report
• May assist students with information and materials; answer questions regarding college information, and maintain college reference materials
• May supervise student aides and monitor student behavior in a study hall and cafeteria.
• Performs other work as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

NEVER (0%)

OCCASIONAL (1-32%)

FREQUENT (33-66%)

CONSTANT (67%+)

A. Standing

X

B. Walking

X

C. Sitting

X

D. Bending/Stooping

X

E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing

X

F. Climbing

X

G. Driving

X

H. Lifting: 50 pound maximum

I. Carrying: 150 ft.

J. Manual Dexterity Tasks

Fingering 33-66%

Grasping 33-66%

Specify (manual dexterity tasks): Ability to operate some office equipment such as a copy machine, a typewriter or computer keyboard, telephone, etc., plus operate all A-V equipment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Skills in human relations and skills in written and oral communication. Also need visual and auditory acuity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside-Outside-Both: Inside

Climatic Environment: Primary work environment is heated/air-conditioned building, and at times may be non-air conditioned

Hazards: Exposure to communicable diseases, building, furniture, and some lifting