Senior Typist

Mexico Central School District; Village of Mexico (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mexico Central School District in Mexico High School is seeking a Senior Typist for a full-time, 12-month Civil Service - Competitive appointment with a 7:00am–3:00pm schedule. You will perform clerical keyboarding, form setup, charting, and tabular listings, maintain confidential records, and support purchase order processing and basic budgeting.

Start date January 2027; benefits as per contract. This role requires strong communication, computer skills, and discretion in handling sensitive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years clerical keyboarding experience.
• Effective communication (oral and written).
• Set up forms, charts and tabular listings.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize and maintain records and files.
• Support purchase order processing and basic budgeting.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Office terminology, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Business Math and English.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with customer service.

Skills

Communication

Form setup

Record keeping

PO processing

Discretion

Office terminology

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ANTICIPATED VACANCY NOTICE

DATE: October 21, 2026

POSITION TITLE: Senior Typist

ASSIGNMENT: Mexico High School

CERTIFICATION: Civil Service - Competitive

START DATE: January 2027

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from High School or equivalency diploma
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in clerical position involving keyboarding
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, and in writing
• Ability to set up forms, charts, and tabular listings
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to organize and maintain records and files
• Ability to support purchase order processing and basic budget management tasks
• Managing sensitive information with a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Knowledge of office terminology, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of Business Math and English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with customer service

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Full-time, probationary appointment
• 12-month position
• 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday through Friday
• $43,673.00 per year
• Benefits as per contract

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

The Mexico Central School District is in compliance with federal and state laws governing equal opportunity prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, sex, age, marital status, physical handicap, and any other protected category under federal, state, or local laws. EOE/AA. This position will be filled in accordance with Civil Service Law.