Clerk Typist (12 Month)

Taconic Hills Central School District; Craryville (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

NYS Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Taconic Hills Central School District seeks a qualified 12 Month Clerk Typist to join our Elementary team. The role includes routine clerical work, filing, data entry, typing from rough draft, mail distribution and occasional receptionist duties.

Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalency (or one year of clerical work) and eligibility on the Columbia County Civil Service Clerk Typist list. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Must be an eligible candidate on the Columbia County Civil Service Clerk Typist list.
• High school diploma or equivalency, or one year of satisfactory clerical work.
• Ability to type accurately from rough draft or copy and perform routine arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, indexes and files material alphabetically and/or numerically.
• Pulls material from files, makes simple file searches and maintains charge out records.
• Types forms, letters, bills, reports, announcements and correspondence from manuscript and other copy.
• Checks reports and records for clerical accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares routine statistical reports from assembled data.
• Opens, times, stamps, sorts and distributes mail daily.
• Procures, distributes and maintains stock of office supplies.
• Occasionally may act as a receptionist and/or switchboard operator.
• Operates an alphanumeric keyboard.
• Inputs departmental data into computer as necessary

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Office terminology

Clerical aptitude

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

One year clerical work

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated 12 Month Clerk Typist to join our Elementary team. The ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced environment and can multitask.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

This is routine clerical work of limited complexity and variety, requiring the skilled use of an alphanumeric keyboard. The work is performed in accordance with well-defined standards and procedures. Detailed instructions are provided by higher level staff for new or difficult assignments. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities (Illustrative Only):

• Sorts, indexes and files material alphabetically and/or numerically;
• Pulls material from files, makes simple file searches and maintains charge out records;
• Types forms, letters, bills, reports, announcements and correspondence from manuscript and other copy;
• Checks reports and records for clerical accuracy and completeness;
• Prepares routine statistical reports from assembled data;
• Opens, times, stamps, sorts and distributes mail daily;
• Procures, distributes and maintains stock of office supplies;
• Occasionally may act as a receptionist and/or switchboard operator;
• Operates an alphanumeric keyboard;
• Inputs departmental data into computer as necessary

Full Performance, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics:

Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to get along well with others; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to type accurately from rough draft or copy at 35 words per minute; ability to make routine arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately with reasonable speed; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neatness; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be an eligible candidate on the Columbia County Civil Service Clerk Typist list
• (A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; or (B) One year of satisfactory full-time paid clerical work

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 3:30PM

Additional Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Ongoing Professional Development and Career Opportunities
• Health Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• NYS Retirement Benefits

Please note: All employees hired must have electronic fingerprint clearance through the NYSEducation Department prior to employment. A required fee of $102.50 must be paid by debit orcredit card to the New York State Education Department.

(Posting Dates: 10/16/2026)