PEKN0347534-0000
2025-06-01T00:00:00
2025-06-13T00:00:00
POSITION: Office Assistant (Automated Systems) LOCATION: Peekskill Middle School DESCRIPTION: The position was established for the purposes/ of collecting and maintaining student attendance information at the assigned site; meeting district, state and federal requirements relating to attendance processes including parent/legal guardian notification; preparing and distributing attendance reports and materials; providing clerical support at school site; and communicating various information regarding activities.QUALIFICATIONS: Competitive Civil Service Position. Candidates must be on the Westchester County Department of Human Resources/Civil Service eligibility list (and be a reachable candidate), presently (or previously) have held this title, or be eligible for transfer in accordance with New York State Civil Service laws to apply;Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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: Maintains an automated office record system for the assigned department by entering and retrieving data on a computer;Maintains detailed manual records and files in alphabetic, numeric or chronological order;Retrieves data and compiles information from manual and automated files for the preparation of routine reports and correspondence, and to prepare other reports, charts, responses to inquiries, etc., as directed;Generates correspondence, memoranda, reports and/or other information of a routine nature; i.e., form letters, pre-formatted documents/forms, etc. using a word processor and various software applications;Provides general information to the public, in person and over the phone, about office programs and procedures;Receives visitors to an office, ascertains their business and directs them to an appropriate staff member or office;Answers telephone and refers callers to appropriate party;Opens, screens and routes incoming mail and correspondence to appropriate party, and prepares outgoing mail and materials;Operates a variety of office equipment, such as adding machines, duplicating machines, fax machines, postage meters, etc.;May schedule appointments for professional or field staff or make arrangements for meetings by preparing necessary materials as directed;May receive the public applying for permits, licenses and/or filing applications for programs administered by the assigned department;May review applications submitted for accuracy/completeness and process same in accordance with established procedures;May collect and record fees for various licenses, permits and/or applications submitted, as applicable to the functions of the assigned department;May prepare purchase requisitions to reorder needed supplies and equipment, as directed;Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments;Assists other clerical workers in the office as directed by the supervisor. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English; knowledge of proper grammatical usage, punctuation and spelling;Familiarity with the capabilities of computer software applications to produce various document formats such as correspondence, reports, tables, charts and file storage;Ability to plan, organize and efficiently perform clerical functions;Ability to manipulate a standard alphanumeric keyboard at rate of 35 words per minute;Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software to produce a variety of formats for correspondence, records, reports and maintenance of files;Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position;Ability to operate a variety of office machines;Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;Ability to deal effectively with the public;Ability to get along well with others;Discretion;Tact;Courtesy;Accuracy;Good judgment;Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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. RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Principal STARTING DATE: June 2025 (Anticipated) CLOSING DATE: June 13, 2025 SALARY: SALARY: As per the Peekskill City School District’s Association of Educational Secretaries (PAES) contract ranging from $48,000-$61,000 annually – Commensurate with experience. (General Fund.) INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Scan above or submit letter of interest and resume on-line to: https://Bit.ly/PCSDOLAS 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 hr@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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