Clerical Substitute

Syracuse City School District; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Syracuse is seeking a dedicated individual for clerical duties involving data entry, correspondence, and general office tasks. The role requires a high school diploma and offers a starting hourly rate of $15.50. Responsibilities include posting data, screening applications, and maintaining departmental records. This position supports a transformative educational mission, ensuring all students are prepared for their future. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency in business English and typing, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately.
• Ability to learn assigned tasks and adhere to departmental routines.

Responsibilities

• Posts data to departmental records and compiles reports.
• Receives and screens applications for accuracy.
• Sorts and files documents and correspondence.
• Types routine letters to answer inquiries.
• Checks and proofreads typed copy.

Skills

Working knowledge of general office terminology

Working knowledge of business English and spelling

Typing skills

Clerical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Job description

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind academically or have been considered "hard to support" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre‑K‑12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

LOCATIONS

Locations will be vary depending on availability and needs across the district.

WORKING HOURS

This position can work up to 40 hours per week and up to 12 months per year.

SALARY/COMPENSATION

The current starting hourly rate for this position is $15.50 per hour.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Posts simple and routine data to various departmental records and compiles and types reports based on tabulations of posted data and simple arithmetical computations.
• Receives and screens applications, vouchers or other forms for accuracy of content and compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Sorts, indexes and file documents, reports, vouchers, correspondence and other material.
• Gives routine information regarding departmental procedures, and types routine letters or form letters to answer written inquiries.
• Type data on forms, departmental records or index cards.
• Checks and proofreads typed copy.
• Opens, sorts and distributes mail; may collect and credit bills.
• May act as a receptionist, directing callers to proper person or office and giving information of a routine nature.
• May operate a variety of office equipment.
• May relieve telephone switchboard operator.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Working knowledge of general office terminology, procedures, and equipment and clerical techniques.
• Working knowledge of business English and spelling.
• Skills in typing accurately from rough draft clear copy or a dictating machine at a reasonable rate of speed.
• Ability to perform clerical operations with letters and numbers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed.
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to departmental routines.
• Ability to learn how to operate a variety of typing equipment, which may include automated typing systems, word processors, micro‑computers and word processing software.
• Clerical aptitude.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint‑based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.
• This position requires a minimum education level of High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!