GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Administrative Support Specialist I performs general record keeping and other clerical duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive, receipt, account for, and deposit funds
• Maintain cash receipts and disbursement record sheets
• Type letters, memos, reports, bulletins, schedules, student files and records
• Answer telephone, process mail, meet the public and provide information
• Operate standard office machines
• Post a variety of information from standardized sources to various types of control records
• Maintain student registers
• Maintain various school, student, teacher, and program files
• Prepare and maintain payroll and personnel records
• Administer minor first aid in the absence of the School Nurse
• Perform general clerical and routine technical work requiring a qualified typist
• Prepare, maintain, and record (both electronic and physical) accurate attendance and discipline data
• Prepare and maintain fiscal and related records
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods and procedures
• General knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment
• General knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic
• General knowledge of school system routines
• General knowledge of basic first aid practices
• Ability to develop and follow detailed work procedures
• Ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed
• Ability to meet the public effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by courses in business, typing and bookkeeping and some experience in clerical and/or accounting work