Office Clerk - Media / Medical at Fitzgerald Public Schools in Warren, MI

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NOTICE OF OPENING: Office Clerk - Media / Medical LOCATION: Chatterton Middle School WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year SALARY: Per 2654 Contract; $17.59 to $19.41 per hour based on experience Who we are: At Fitzgerald Public Schools, our mission is to inspire, empower and prepare today's learner to become tomorrow's leader. Our vision is to educate our future leaders to be F ocused, P rogressive and S uccessful. Our strategic plan includes: providing a guaranteed and viable curriculum; a multi-tiered system of supports; considerations for the whole school, whole child and whole community; engaging all families; data-based decision making; communication and collective responsibility. From our humble beginnings in 1920, Fitzgerald Public Schools is a community of 2,200 students with 350 staff members. We are proud of our early childhood center for grades PreK-K, our two elementary schools, one for lower elementary grades 1-3 and one for upper elementary grades 4-5, our middle school serving grades 6-8 with one of the planetariums in the county, our high school for grades 9-12 with a state of the art automotive service center, and our virtual academy. We have an award winning athletic program, marching band and our own foodservice, transportation, custodial and maintenance teams. Through our partnership with a local provider, we also offer school age child care. What we offer: Fitzgerald Public Schools has a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for advancement and leadership. We are small enough to enable us to know each other personally and large enough to maintain high standards that demonstrate our expertise in education. With the passing of our recent bond, we have buildings, classrooms, cafeterias and offices in the process of being transformed for the future. JOB PURPOSE: To provide comprehensive administrative, clerical, and operational support to ensure the efficient daily functioning of the school. This position supports student enrollment and records management, front-office operations, parent and staff communication, testing coordination, medical testing and administering medication, and student health and safety. The role assists with the coordination of school events, management of supplies and resources, documentation and compliance requirements, and virtual academy operations as needed. Through effective organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and responsive customer service, this position contributes to a safe, supportive, and well-organized learning environment for students, families, and staff. This position is based on the needs of the students in the building and may move to other buildings if the student needs move. QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or equivalent. Highly proficient in school computer software (i.e., MS Office, AS400, PowerSchool, School Dude, Google Suite). Outstanding organizational skills. Demonstrated good judgment and initiative. Adept at bringing calm to situations Ability to work under stress, meet deadlines, and handle urgent situations as needed. Ability to prioritize tasks; work with little supervision, and be a productive member of a team. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, district employees, and external agencies. Familiar with and follow FERPA and HIPPA laws. Knowledge of general office procedures, office related equipment and computer software Previous work experience in an elementary school setting preferred RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE: Assist in explaining media material and concepts to students as initiated by the classroom teacher Follow the procedures and program of instruction in basic library skills as prepared by and under the direction of the teacher/media specialist/principal. Assist in the processing and mending of all print and non-print media Assists teachers and supervise and/or assist students in checking out and returning library materials, in using audio visual and computer equipment, and in loca