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    Clerk Typist III - Santa Maria, United States - Santa Maria-Bonita School District

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    About the Employer

    Welcome to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District website. As the largest school district in Santa Barbara County with 16,900 students TK through 8th-grade. In the heart of the coastal agricultural area, we celebrate our families, and the support they provide to the students of the district. The district is comprised of seventeen elementary schools and four junior highs.

    Our Mission

    The Mission of Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as the unifying force that cultivates and enriches our diverse community, is to ensure every student flourishes by discovering their passion and purpose, exercising self-determination, and developing the skills to reach their maximum potential through a student-centered culture distinguished by:

    - a whole child approach,
    - an inclusive environment,
    - community and family engagement,
    - transformational innovation,
    - and highly effective staff.

    Our Beliefs
    We believe each person has inherent value and deserves respect.
    We believe all people belong, have a voice and can contribute.
    We believe every person has the power and responsibility to take action and make a positive impact.
    We believe equity is essential for all persons to thrive.
    We believe honesty and integrity build trust.
    We believe physical and emotional safety is foundational for personal fulfillment.
    We believe excellence comes from curiosity, experience, and perseverance.
    We believe that developing empathy inspires a kind community.
    We believe service is an act of love.
    We believe that there is strength and power in cultural diversity.
    We believe that a unified community inspires hope and faith.

    Job Summary

    BASIC FUNCTION
    Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of responsible complex and technical clerical duties requiring specialized knowledge and independent judgment; coordinate and organize a specific set of functional activities within a work unit.

    Job Description / Essential Elements:

    Clerk Typist III - Job Description

    BASIC FUNCTION

    Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of responsible complex and technical clerical duties requiring specialized knowledge and independent judgment; coordinate and organize a specific set of functional activities within a work unit.

    REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

    Perform complex and technical clerical responsibilities related to an assigned functionE; organize a specific set of functional activities within a work unitE; review, audit, and monitor the development of a variety of technical reports and statistical dataE; locate and separate data from a variety of informational sourcesE; devise forms to compile and separate dataE; determine report formattingE; provide technical information concerning policies and procedures of assigned programs or officeE; may prepare correspondence in response to technical questions according to established guidelinesE; type from rough draft, notes or oral instructionE; establish and maintain various alphabetical, and numerical and subject matter files and recordsE; compile information and prepare reports and summariesE; operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, transcription and word processing equipment, typewriter and computer terminal to input and extract data from an automated information management, storage, and retrieval systemE; assist in the orientation and training of other clerical personnel as required; perform related duties as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

    Knowledge of:

    Standard office practices, procedures and equipment;
    Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary;
    Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities;
    Recordkeeping techniques;
    Operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the office.

    Ability to:

    Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
    Compile and verify data and prepare reports;
    Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software to enter data, maintain records and generate reports;
    Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
    Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions;
    Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
    Perform complex or varied tasks;
    Utilize alphabetical and numerical filing systems;
    Type 50 words per minute;
    Compose correspondence and written materials independently.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School and sufficient training to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, and two years of responsible and technical clerical experience.

    LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross must be obtained within six months of employment (school site assignment).

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Environment:

    Office environment;
    Constant interruptions (school site assignment).

    Physical Abilities:

    Sitting and operating a keyboard to enter data into a computer
    terminal for extended periods of time;
    Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard;
    Kneeling or crouching, reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally and bending at the waist to store and retrieve files;
    Hearing and speaking to exchange information;Seeing to read various materials;Lifting light objects.

    Hazards:

    Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood and other body fluids (school site assignment);
    Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals (school site assignment).

    Requirements / Qualifications
    • CPR/First Aid Certification (Current or within 6 months of hire (attach document "will obtain within 6 months" if you currently do not have))
    • Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma, Transcripts of Higher Education, or GED)
    • Typing Certificate (50 net words per minute, no more than 5 errors, 5 minute typing test. No online tests accepted.)