Job: Clerical Paraprofessional

North Adams Public Schools
10 Main Street, Second Floor
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247

Phone:(413)776-1458
Fax:(413)776-1685
Website:napsk12.org

Company Description:
The mission of the North Adams Public Schools is to provide all students with the values, knowledge, and skills needed to reach their full potential, with the ultimate goal of becoming lifelong learners and productive members of the 21st Century. As a district, we are committed to providing a safe environment in which all individuals embrace the core values of diversity, inclusiveness, shared community responsibility, breadth of learning, and continuous growth and improvement.

Job Title:
Clerical Paraprofessional
Salary Range:Location:
North Adams
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeEducation/Training
Education Level:Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent
Required 		2+
Preferred
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
previous office experience - Preference: Preferred
Description:

Location: Main Office at Colegrove Park Elementary School

This is a school year only position with an additional 5 days before the start of school, and an additional 5 days after the end of school. It is for 7.5 hours per day for 5 days per week. The hours for this position are from 7: 30am to 3:30 pm.

Job Goal: To Provide the best educational experience for the school's students.

Supervision: Reports to the Building Principal.

Performance Responsibilities:

Acts as school receptionist.

Organizes and maintains school files.

Maintains school administrative and student records.

Stamps, sorts, and distributes mail.

Sorts incoming inter-office mail.

Filing

Book keeping as needed

Operate standard office machines and equipment related to clerical and typing assignments including computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, and postage and fax machines.

Orders and maintains supplies as needed.

Arranges for use of facilities.

Any other related duties as assigned by Administration.

Proficient or working knowledge of PowerSchool.

Special Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerSchool, District e-mail); knowledge of high level of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; knowledge of strong interpersonal skills, including tact, patience, courtesy, and confidentiality; working knowledge of the District and location of schools and staff members.

Requirements:
  • Required: High School Diploma or its equivalent (i.e., G.E.D.).

    Preferred: Two plus years of prior work experience.

    Physical Requirements: The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary. Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects. The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally. There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines.

    Anticipated start date: October 28, 2024.

    Salary is per the Paraprofessional contract. Entry level starts at $15.97. Consideration given for years of experience for placement on the payscale.

    The Committee's policy of nondiscrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.                    At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.