PreK-12 CLERICAL SERVICE MEMBERS
- interact daily with students, parents, and staff
- facilitate the flow of information and communication in schools
- help and support students and families
- maintain records and files essential to school resources and operation
CAREERS:
- SECRETARIES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OFFICE ASSISTANTS
- DATA ENTRY, PAYROLL, AND GENERAL OFFICE WORKERS
- BOOKKEEPERS AND ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANTS
- REGISTRATION, RECORDS AND ATTENDANCE TECHNICIANS
- RECEPTIONISTS
- NON-MANAGERIAL OFFICE SUPERVISORS
Fast Facts
96%
are female
13%
of total PreK-12 NEA ESP membership
$47,890
average annual salary
16 years
On average, an NEA clerical service member has been employed as an ESP for 16 years
56%
have at least an associate degree or higher
62%
live in the communities where they work
66%
have volunteered time to support a wide range of educational activities that assist students and benefit the community
57%
have paid out of pocket to buy food or supplies for students
Clerical workers want and deserve
- Better wages, salaries, and benefits
66% indicated a problem with making a living wage. - Promotion opportunities
Only 13% are very satisfied with promotion opportunities; 87% are not. - Quality professional development
Only 17% are very satisfied with professional development opportunities; 83% are not. - Sufficient staffing
A large majority (73%) are asked to perform duties outside their job description.
Learn more about Clerical ESPs
“I have taken several students shopping for school supplies as well as back to school clothes because their parents did not have the financial resources to do so. My students and community mean everything to me.”
- Clerical Services Professional
