Senior Clerical Assistant

Senior Clerical Assistant

This position is with the Downey Unified School District. The salary range is $4,224.00 - $5,126.00 monthly. The location is Downey, CA, and the job type is full-time. The job number is 000380 - 2027. The opening date is July 20, 2026, and the closing date is August 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada; Tijuana).

Applications will be accepted on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 7:30 AM through 4:30 PM. Only online applications will be accepted. This is a promotional and open recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill vacancies. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. Positions in this classification are full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. The recruitment process will consist of a written and an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of August 10 - 31, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.

The Downey Unified School District is an equal opportunity, Title IX, affirmative action employer. The district does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

The basic function of this position is to perform a variety of responsible and specialized clerical and typing work in support of an assigned District function; provide work direction and guidance to student assistants and other clerical personnel as assigned.

The essential duties include performing technical responsibilities related to assigned function, receiving and screening phone calls and visitors, composing correspondence, preparing letters, memos and forms, maintaining master schedule, coordinating and communicating with others regarding meetings, appointments, activities or announcements, maintaining financial and statistical records, providing specialized information to others, collecting and accounting for fees and other monies received, assuring timely distribution and receipt of records and reports, operating office machines, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials and information, receiving and verifying applications for services, maintaining records, training and providing work direction and guidance to student assistants and other clerical personnel as assigned, and performing related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment, financial and statistical record keeping techniques, correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary, telephone techniques and etiquette, interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy, oral and written communication skills, ability to perform a variety of responsible and technical clerical and typing work, ability to provide work direction and guidance to student assistants and other clerical personnel, ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately, ability to learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures, ability to meet schedules and time lines, ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, ability to perform duties effectively with many demands on time and constant interruptions, ability to plan and organize work, ability to train and provide work direction to others, ability to maintain records and prepare reports, ability to type at 45 words net per minute from clear copy, ability to understand and follow oral and written directions, ability to operate a variety of office equipment, and ability to demonstrate attendance, mental acuity, empathy, friendliness, patience and responsibility are required.

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school including or supplemented by business courses and three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience are required. Some positions in this class may be required to utilize a second designated language. Some positions in this class may require a valid California driver's license. The work environment is an office environment, and the physical abilities required include dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer, typewriter and other office equipment; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; and seeing to read and type reports from detailed copy and maintain files and records.

Full-time employees earn up to 12 paid vacation days per year, 12 paid sick days per year with unlimited accumulation, and 13 paid holidays. The district offers two excellent medical plans, two dental plans, and vision care. Retirement benefits include membership in CalPERS and Social Security (OASDI). The district encourages employees to pursue professional growth, and provides financial incentive for classified employees completing professional growth programs. Additional benefits available to employees to which the district does not contribute include life insurance, a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan, an income protection plan, and a credit union. Substitute employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay but are eligible to earn sick leave at the rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, not to exceed 48 hours. Substitute employees are not automatically eligible for CalPERS or district health benefits.