Beaumont Independent School District

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist in the planning and effective implementation of the Reach Out And Read (ROAR) program, a community reading partnership initiative by creating an irresistible environment for volunteers and students.  Provide clerical services to the assigned elementary school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with volunteers, students and parents
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Skills in typing, word processing, and file maintenance
• Ability to use computer and software
• Ability to multitask
• Winning personality and attitude

Experience:

• Experience working with adults and children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assist in organizing an active campus ROAR program.
2. Serve as the ROAR campus liaison between the school, volunteers, central office ROAR personnel and classroom teachers.
3. Participate in in-service and assist in developing materials and resources for the ROAR program.
4. Perform varied typing tasks in the preparation of correspondence, forms, reports, announcements, etc. and properly route.
5. Compile information for preparing various reports for the ROAR program based on student assessments.
6. Maintain a filing system for ROAR files and update ROAR student files weekly.
7. Ensure confidentiality of student information and adhere to FERPA laws.
8. Meet strict deadlines for ROAR reports.
9. Attend ROAR meetings, trainings, campus and district-wide events.
10. Organize and manage ROAR campus events.
11. Correspond and communicate with ROAR volunteers regarding daily student attendance.
12. Assist front office staff with checking-in volunteers for ROAR sessions.
13. Ensure that supplies (books, student folders, forms, names tags, etc.) are kept in an orderly fashion.
14. Knowledge of Raptor System and other computer applications.
15. Perform any other duties assigned.
16. Adhere to strict deadlines.
17. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Copy machines, typewriter, audiovisual equipment, computer and calculators

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands

• Moderate standing, stooping, bending, lifting, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, repetitive hand motions

Environmental Demands

• Normal office environment

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.