OFFICE ASSISTANT SY25-26 Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

OFFICE ASSISTANT SY25-26

Jackson Public Schools MS
Forest Hill High School – Jackson, Mississippi This job is also posted in Jackson Public Schools MS
Job Details

Job ID:

5069925

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Mar 31, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
Office Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma and two years of business college preferred
Proficiency in oral and written communication
Possess strong organizational skills
Possess excellent people skills
Possess the ability to facilitate multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft and Excel)
Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters
Loyalty and professionalism

REPORTS TO

Principal and/or Office Manager

JOB GOAL

To contribute to the efficient operation of the school office by providing support in the areas of attendance, cumulative records, data entry, and other assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Answers the telephone; relays information to appropriate personnel; greets visitors; and responds to requests for information as directed.
Types correspondence including memoranda, letters, and reports; copies educational materials for teachers.
Operates a variety of office equipment including photocopiers, facsimile machines, and computers; inputs and retrieves data and text.
Assists the office manager in a variety of duties including, but not limited to the following: registering students for the upcoming school year; compiling birth certificate and immunization forms; verifying and organizing incoming supplies and equipment; ensuring grades are in the SIS; printing progress reports, report cards, and cumulative folder labels; maintaining student discipline records; and attending professional development sessions.
Inputs and maintains required student data through the SIS (student information system) including, but not limited to, enrolling and withdrawing students and recording demographic data.
Inputs and maintains required attendance data through the SIS (student information system); completes daily and monthly attendance reports; prints absentee reports; runs and verifies ADA report; enters excused absences when students return.
Requests, maintains, and sends cumulative records when appropriate; records pertinent data on cumulative records.
Demonstrates proficiency in the district and state student information system.
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Salary Information

Classification:

Office Assistant

Scale:

Classified

Grade:

A Grade

Days Employed:

225 days

Salary:

Range:

$14.50 per hour

Overtime:

Non-exempt
Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

751016 (Secretary/Clerical)

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements