Senior Typist (10 Months) IHS

Ithaca City School District; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking a Senior Typist for Ithaca High School to maintain attendance records and communicate with parents, students, and administrators. This is a 10-month position with responsibilities at the high school level.

Ideal candidates will have one year of secretarial or clerical experience, strong knowledge of office procedures, keyboarding skills, and the ability to work with a diverse community. The role pays $21.15 per hour for a 38.5-hour week.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time paid secretarial or clerical experience, or its part-time and/or volunteer equivalent.
• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment.
• Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English.
• Skill in keyboarding at a predetermined rate of speed.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to work with a diverse local community.
• Good judgment; accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records for the student body at Ithaca High School.
• Effectively communicate with parents, students and administration; other duties as assigned.

Job description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title: Senior Typist (10months)

Brief Description: Maintain attendance records for the student body at Ithaca High School; effectively communicate with parents, students and administration; other duties as assigned.

Location(s):Ithaca High School

Anticipated Start Date:9/1/2026

Posting Dates:2/25/2026-Until Filled

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hours per Week: 38.5

Civil Service Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Must be eligible for appointment as a Senior Typist by Civil Service

Civil Service Requirements:

• One year of full-time paid secretarial or clerical experience, or its part-time and/or volunteer equivalent.
• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; skill in keyboarding at a predetermined rate of speed; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly; ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community; good judgment; accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

If you are a substitute or in the process of onboarding and haven’t officially started, you will be considered an external applicant.

Salary Range:$21.15hr.in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.