PEKN0324809-0000
2024-11-04T00:00:00
2024-10-21T00:00:00
POSITION: Junior Administrative Assistant (School Districts) LOCATION: Administration Building – Department of Special Services Civil Service: This competitive position requires successful completion of the Westchester County Junior Administrative Assistant (School Districts) examination. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under general direction and the supervision of the Director of Special Services, the incumbent provides support and functions as an Administrative Assistant to Director. This individual is responsible for assisting in carrying out a wide array of administrative details and assignments involved in the operations of the Special Education Department. A limited amount of independent judgment is exercised within established policies and procedures. Additionally, they provide related work as required. RESPONSIBLE TO: Director for Special Services START DATE: November 4, 2024 (Anticipated) CLOSING DATE: October 21, 2024 SALARY: Competitive salary and benefits to commensurate with experience - $65,276.00- $81,411.00 Annually (Prorated)* *Salary is based on current and active bargaining unit contract between the Peekskill Educational Secretaries Association (PAES) and the Peekskill City School District (PCSD). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Familiarity with modern administrative practices, procedures and equipment; familiarity with fiscal and budgetary practices, purchasing and office management; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e mail and database software; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; ability to make clear and accurate analyses of facts, figures and processes; ability to present data, reports and comments clearly and concisely; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people; tact; courtesy; dependability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience in an administrative support, staff or supervisory capacity where the primary function of the position was accounting, public administration, personnel administration, financial management or a related field. SUBSTITUTION: A Bachelor’s Degree* may be substituted for four (4) years of the experience described above. SPECIAL NOTE:Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of Education as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution. ***Unless otherwise noted, only experience gained after attaining the minimum education level indicated in the minimum qualifications will be considered in evaluating experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS: In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)Twelve (12) Month position;Provides administrative and financial support to the Director for Special Services;Performs a wide variety of administrative activities;Assembles materials for analysis and makes reports;Assists in budget preparation and financial control;Assists in making statistical, financial, procedural and organizational studies;Assembles financial and statistical data and summarizes such information in graphic and/or report form;Assists in the development and implementation of office procedures, routines and/or planning the efficient flow of work;Compiles records of data necessary to the determination of agency policy;Reviews statistical reports for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies;Establishes contacts with various department personnel to assist in resolving mutual problems, develop improved services;Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments;Assists in maintenance of financial accounts and may reconcile financial and statistical reports;May approve requisitions;May assist in the computerization of specific aspects of various programs; May prepare correspondence for signature where policy decisions are not required. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Submit letter of interest and resume on-line to: https://www.olasjobs.org/PeekskillCitySD If you are a Peekskill resident and/or a Peekskill Alumni and are interested in applying, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Mr. Lewis, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services at personnel@peekskillschools.org Please do not submit additional materials via: e-mails sent directly to School District employees; the U.S. mail; hand-delivery; or fax machine. The Peekskill City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in hiring, educational programs and activities it operates. Candidates must submit to fingerprints clearance.
Clerical/Support Staff
Peekskill City School District
Lower Hudson Valley
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