Clerk III Bilingual SY26/27

Clerk III, Bilingual The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Clerk III, Bilingual. The Clerk III, Bilingual will play a key role in school and central office team operations by providing general administrative support and interacting with bilingual stakeholders. Requirements and qualifications: Minimum requirements: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred Fluency in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write; and translate from Spanish to English and English to Spanish) Clerical and customer service experience required Experience working in a fast-paced environment Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status Qualifications and responsibilities: Provide outstanding customer service to all internal and external stakeholders, including covering reception and phone duties, as needed, in both English and Spanish Manage the administrators' calendar, schedule appointments and events, and prepare logistics for meetings Manage administrators' correspondence, including answering incoming phone calls, emails, and letters Enter requisitions and monitor the school/team budget Organize and support school or team events, providing oral translation services as needed Manage school or team paperwork for field trips, permission forms, etc. Translate basic school documents, including permission forms, newsletters, and flyers/posters Data processing using computer systems Candidate will be required to perform a hiring exercise, as well as do one interview in English, and one interview in Spanish, before being deemed qualified and selected for the position Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee Core competencies: Excellent oral and written communication abilities in both English and Spanish A willingness to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to achieve strong results Extraordinary attention to detail Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and budget management programs Ability and desire to build and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders Flexible, optimistic approach; committed to overcoming challenges Integrity and reliability in all interactions Commitment to the success of all Camden students Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multi-task Prompt and outstanding attendance Core values: Respect and humility Evidence-based Communication and collaboration Solutions-oriented Physical demands: Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls Lift and carry items necessary for job performance Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed Environmental demands: Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals Salary range: Clerk III Salary Guide Employment period: Twelve-month, tenurable position Union affiliation: Camden Education Associate (CEA) Benefits: Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (PERS) Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation Starting minimum salary: $42,697.00 Starting maximum salary: $64,050.00 How to apply: Camden City School District is only accepting electronic applications. Please visit our District Website to submit your resume, cover letter, and references today. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Residency Requirement Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011 are exempt from this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed. The Camden City School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)