Senior Clerk Typist Malcolm X ES (1426) [2026-27] [TPV]

Job Class: 1426 Senior Clerk Typist

Salary: $29.40 - 35.57/hour

Appointment Type: Temporary Provisional ( what does this mean )

Malcolm X ES

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California serving more than 50000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark along with a strong sense of self and purpose and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career and equipped with the skills capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSDs Graduate Profile . Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21 st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values :

Student-centered: We put students needs first

Fearless: We persist through challenges

United: We celebrate and build on each others strengths

Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community

Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the Districts strategic plan . SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our mission steeped in equity and who are motivated to unleash our childrens potential. We want people who are strong collaborators skilled communicators and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

Under general supervision the 1426 Senior Clerk Typist Substitute Clerk works on an as-needed basis and performs difficult and specialized typing and office clerical work in connection with the preparation and maintenance of a wide variety of operating financial purchasing accounting and similar records and reports; may supervise a small group of subordinate typing and clerical personnel engaged in varied clerical work; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: interpreting carrying out and enforcing existing departmental methods and procedures in connection with office operations; making regular contacts with other departmental personnel the general public and outside organizations relative to office operations; preparing checking and reviewing detailed and important office operational records and reports.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

Ability and flexibility to travel to all SFUSD sites

May assign supervise and review the work of subordinate clerical personnel in the performance of routine and somewhat varied clerical tasks

May supervise and participate in the maintenance of a large variety of detailed clerical records reports and similar materials

Independently composes correspondence relative to standard or routine office operations

Compiles and condenses data from various sources which requires an understanding of problems and terminology involved and relevant rules and regulations governing such activities

Enters accounting and financial statements contracts payrolls receipts and similar materials into the appropriate system and submits to authorizing officials frequently requiring the use of independent judgment

Monitors budget by logging purchases for contracts purchases and other office needs in a spreadsheet or ledger may assist in budget planning

May compose and type routine correspondence requiring knowledge of departmental operations and regulations

Receives and communicates with the general public in connection with providing information of departmental activities and/or directs them to the appropriate personnel

May receive and account for moderate amounts of money

Receives organizes and files a variety of information and data in connection with the maintenance of office records

Assembles materials and information from various sources relative to the typing of various documents and distributes to staff and/or the general public

Operates various office machines

Checks and reviews a variety of documents for sufficiency and conformance to established standards and requirements

Submit and track work order requests for building maintenance issues

Purchase inventory and monitor the use of office supplies

The strongest candidates will have:

Knowledge of San Franciscos public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSDs commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile

Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy as well as build infrastructure where none exists

Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization

A proven record of effectively planning organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals

The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment

Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

A flexible can do work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done

Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues

Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences

Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices

Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs Slides Sheets Forms)

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of verifiable clerical experience including at least one year at a level comparable to a 1424 Clerk Typist. Experience must have included data entry preparing and maintaining a wide variety of documents and reports public contact checking and reviewing documents for completeness and performing mathematical computations. Working as a sales clerk or restaurant help does not qualify.

Substitution

A recognized clerical training program of 240 hours or the equivalent of 15 semester units in graded clerical college units may substitute for up to 6 months of experience.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $29.40 - 35.57 per hour commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans a defined benefit pension plan disability life insurance flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

Visit and create a new account to begin your application.

Visit and begin the application process.

You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest resume list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and futurejobopportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs activities and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital or parental status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the Districts non-discrimination policy please review Board Policy 4030 .

Required Experience:

Senior IC