Typist - Full Time

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a full-time Typist to provide secretarial and clerical support. The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of office terminology and strong computer skills. Responsibilities include aiding in operations and ensuring the effective management of tasks in offices. Applicants must meet Civil Service requirements. The position is available as soon as practicable and reflects a commitment to equitable opportunities for all.

Qualifications

• Meets Civil Service qualifications for position.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and clerical support to offices.
• Ability to write legibly and get along well with others.
• Ability to learn new computer skills.

Skills

Good knowledge of office terminology

Strong computer knowledge

Ability to understand and carry out directions

Clerical aptitude

Job description

• Location: Poughkeepsie City School District
• Date Available: As soon as practicable

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-176 TYPIST - FULL TIME MARCH 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

TYPIST - FULL TIME
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS

Meets Civil Service qualifications for position

DUTIES

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD. Meet Civil Service requirements for Typists. Provide secretarial and clerical support to offices. Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude. Strong computer knowledge as well as willingness to learn new computer skills. Related work as required.

APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

EFFECTIVE DATE

As soon as practicable

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.