JOB DESCRIPTION Nogales Unified School District #1

STUDENT HELPER

Purpose Statement:

The job of STUDENT HELPER is done for the purpose/s of providing general clerical support, information and/or direction as may be assigned.

This job reports to ADMINISTRATOR

Essential Functions

                    Performs clerical functions as requested by administrator (e.g. copying, filing, word processing, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring clerical functions for the department/site are performed in an accurate and timely manner.

                    Prepares written materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

                    Processes documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.

Other Functions

•  Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform single, non-technical tasks using existing skills.  Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment, record keeping.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: business telephone etiquette, computer operation/skills concepts of grammar and punctuation, excel software program, office methods and procedures, standard office software

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.  Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.  In working with others,  Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules, working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

None specified None Required

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

None specified Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance