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 07/20/2026, and the closing date is 8/7/2026 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, 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, preparing and maintaining detailed and complex logs, files and records, maintaining inventory, ordering supplies and materials, and performing related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment, financial and statistical record keeping techniques, correct English usage, telephone techniques and etiquette, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, ability to perform clerical and typing work, provide work direction and guidance, add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately, learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures, meet schedules and time lines, plan and organize work, train and provide work direction to others, maintain records and prepare reports, type at 45 words net per minute from clear copy, understand and follow oral and written directions, operate a variety of office equipment, and 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 may require a valid California driver's license and the use of a second designated language. The work environment is an office environment, and the physical abilities required include dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, hearing and speaking to exchange information, 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). Employees are encouraged to pursue professional growth, and financial incentives are provided for completing professional growth programs. 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.