Clerk III Bilingual SY26/27

Applitrack; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

NJ Pension (PERS)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Camden City School District seeks a Clerk III, Bilingual to provide essential administrative support within school and central office teams. The role demands fluent English and Spanish, reception duties, calendar management, budget monitoring, and document translation to facilitate bilingual stakeholder communication.

The position is full-time, with a twelve-month tenure and benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, pension, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing; translating between languages).
• Clerical and customer service experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Criminal history background check, physical, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders, covering reception and phone duties in English and Spanish.
• Manage administrator calendars, schedule appointments and events, and prepare meeting logistics.
• Handle administrator correspondence and respond to calls, emails, and letters.
• Enter requisitions and monitor the school or team budget.
• Organize events and provide oral translation as needed.
• Translate basic school documents (permissions, newsletters, flyers).
• Data processing using computer systems.
• Participate in a hiring exercise and complete interviews in English and Spanish.
• Support projects across CCSD as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Clerical skills

Calendar management

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Budget management software

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Camden City School District

• Location:
  Camden City School District
  (High-Needs School)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Clerk III, Bilingual.

The Clerk III, Bilingual will play a key role in school and central office team operations by providing general administrative support and interacting with bilingual stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred
• Fluency in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write; and translate from Spanish to English and English to Spanish)
• Clerical and customer service experience required
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major roles and responsibilities include:

• Provide outstanding customer service to all internal and external stakeholders, including covering reception and phone duties, as needed, in both English and Spanish
• As needed,
  • Manage the administrators' calendar, schedule appointments and events, and prepare logistics for meetings
  • Manage administrators' correspondence, including answering incoming phone calls, emails, and letters
• Enter requisitions and monitor the school/team budget
• Organize and support school or team events, providing oral translation services as needed
• Manage school or team paperwork for field trips, permission forms, etc.
• Translate basic school documents, including permission forms, newsletters, and flyers/posters
• Data processing using computer systems
• Candidate will be required to perform a hiring exercise, as well as do one interview in English, and one interview in Spanish, before being deemed qualified and selected for the position
• Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Supervisor's designee

CORE COMPETENCIES

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities in both English and Spanish
• A willingness to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to achieve strong results
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and budget management programs
• Ability and desire to build and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible, optimistic approach; committed to overcoming challenges
• Integrity and reliability in all interactions
• Commitment to the success of all Camden students
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Prompt and outstanding attendance

CORE VALUES

We are seeking individuals who will exemplify the district's core values:

Respect and Humility

We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.

Evidence-based

We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.

We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.

Solutions-oriented

With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.

Physical Demands:
The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
• Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.
• Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
• Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.

The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.
• Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

Additional Information

• School Principal, Central Office Team Leader, or another administrator as designated
• School Principal, Central Office Team Leader, or another administrator as designated
• Salary Range: Clerk III Salary Guide
• Employment Period: Twelve-month,tenurable position
• Full medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, including spouse, child and family coverage
• Mandatory enrollment in NJ Pension (PERS)
• Optional pre-tax benefits available, including flexible spending accounts for childcare, healthcare and transportation

Starting Minimum Salary: $42,697.00

Starting Maximum Salary: $64,050.00

Residency Requirement

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011areexemptfrom this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER