Augusta, GA
Order: 80243
High school diploma, associate’s degree, and/or related experience preferred.
Certification or Licensure: None is required
Skills: Ability to perform clerical skills, such as typing, word processing, filing, and answering phones.
Knowledge of basic office machines. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public,
students, parents, and school staff. Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication. Demonstrated
organizational skills. Ability to exercise independent judgment to follow through on matters to ensure that
tasks are successfully executed. Ability to work across functional boundaries and interact with employees
at all levels of the organization. Ability to demonstrate technology skills and familiarity with Microsoft
Office applications.
Work Experience: Two years of office or clerical experience preferred. Experience in a school setting
preferred.
This position is responsible for serving as a receptionist and providing clerical support for the tracking
and maintenance of student attendance records in support of teaching and learning.
1. Perform clerical duties for the school including maintaining discipline and attendance reports
2. File discipline and attendance materials, records, reports, and correspondence in a timely manner
3. Maintain and organize records for all incoming students
4. Prepare daily absentee reports and distribute the report to teachers
5. Maintain a daily record of attendance and total enrollment and communicate this information with
the appropriate parties
6. Complete absence verification calls to parents and issue tardy notices
7. Prepare data for tribunals, court referrals, and hearings
8. Type attendance warning letters
9. Identify issues and reports to administrators in a timely manner
10. Handle student excuses and early dismissals
11. Maintain the sign-in/out registration process for students
12. Prepare vandalism reports
PRIMARY DUTY
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM (RCSS) JOB DESCRIPTION
13. Process information requests accurately and quickly as assigned
14. Operate and maintain routine office equipment
15. Communicate with all parties in a businesslike, courteous, and efficient manner
16. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not,
as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law
board policy administrative regulation, the department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the
efficient operation of the school system and its mission.
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently
required to walk, stand, and sit.