Clerk Typist - INTERNAL POSITION

Job Title

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team!

Award-Winning District * 5 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support

Internal Position Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in related area performing secretarial or general office work in an office with considerable public contact, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that demonstrates the desired knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of computer word-processing and Microsoft Office applications, and Google

Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills

Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as a member of the team

Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position

Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations

Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members

Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level

Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students

Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality

Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Complete routine clerical duties to include greeting visitors, answering telephones, typing and filing, processing mail, and providing general information relevant to the site

Respond to inquiries or refer individuals to the appropriate individual/department for information

Maintain inventory of student, teacher, and office supplies, including transfer to appropriate personnel and shelving of stock, as required

Assist student helpers, as requested, and operate usual office machines

Assist the school secretary and principal secretary, as aligned with the duties of the position

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend as necessary. The employee may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 10 pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will read correspondence and computer screens, and use the telephone.

Work Environment

Indoor office environment. This position regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have substantial contact with parents, students, staff, and the public.

Organizational Relationships

The Clerk Typist reports to the Principal/Site Administrator. The Clerk Typist will interact cooperatively with all other staff positions. All elements of good human relations will be practiced.

Terms of Employment

Initial Wage Placement Plan: Starting at $15.15 per hour

Work Year: 9 Months / 6 hours per day

Benefits

SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or View phone number on click.appcast.io.