<p>Note: This is a Guild General Clerical Pool posting, which will be used for screening resumes of interested applicants who may be interested in becoming Guild Coverage Temps. These Temps will be hired to cover clerical assignments for a temporary period of time, as will be determined by the Schools or Central Office Departments.</p> <p>Reports to: Principal /Headmaster/Central Hiring Manager</p> <p>General Description:</p> <p>Under the general supervision, serves as secretary to the principal or headmaster of a school; performs complex clerical work requiring exercise of independent judgment. Uses appropriate current technology to carry out duties.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Performs general correspondence</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains pupil and teacher records and prepare a variety of reports.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains confidentiality of records, communications and information as appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Sorts and distributes mail.</p> </li><li> <p>May keep records of all money received and spent as a result of school activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Inputs and monitors information relative to requisitions, supplies and repairs.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares transcripts of student records.</p> </li><li> <p>Registers or assists in the registration and discharge of students.</p> </li><li> <p>Answers telephone and general inquiries in a professional manner, and redirects calls where appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>May operate office machines.</p> </li><li> <p>Greets and assists visitors in a professional manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares payrolls.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains files</p> </li><li> <p>Responds to inquiries from parents, teachers, pupils and other staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs related duties of a similar nature, as requested by supervisor, which are commensurate with job duties and responsibilities.</p> </li></ol> <p>Qualifications Required:</p> <ol> <li> <p>High School diploma or equivalency</p> </li><li> <p>Basic computer skills including word processing, email</p> </li><li> <p>Successfully completed appropriate course work</p> </li><li> <p>Good communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>City of Boston Residency</p> </li></ol> <p>Terms: Guild, Grade varies and hourly rates vary</p> <p>The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.</p>