Senior Typist (10 months) South Hill

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

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District invites applications for a Senior Typist (10-month) at South Hill Elementary School. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance records for the student body, and effective communication with parents, students and administration.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of clerical experience, strong keyboarding skills, and the ability to plan and supervise work. Starting date anticipated as 10/1/2026; posting window 9/23/2026–10/2/2026; 38.5 hours per

Qualifications

• One year of full-time paid secretarial or clerical experience, or its parttime and/or volunteer equivalent.
• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records for the student body at South Hill Elementary School.
• Effectively communicate with parents, students and administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Keyboarding speed

Office terminology

English proficiency

Diversity awareness

Supervising others

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: Senior Typist (10-month) South Hill

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

Location(s): South Hill Elementary School

Anticipated Start Date: 10/1/2026

Posting Dates: 9/23/2026- 10/2/2026

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 parttime 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.

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

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Salary Range: $21.15Based on the 25-26 EAsalary grid, a new contract is currently in negotiations

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