Typist Clerk I

About the Employer

Martinez Unified School District operates as a Professional Learning Community that effectively uses data to inform instruction and is committed to providing an environment for 21st century teaching and learning. Together we will ensure diverse paths to support all students to be college and career ready, equipped to compete and contribute in a global society.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Martinez Unified School District

Classified Job Description

Typist Clerk I

Definition

Under supervision:

• Perform any of a variety of regular clerical record keeping, record checking, filing and typing duties which follow particular routines in school or district offices;
• Contact or answer questions from parents, students, or public on a variety of matters; and
• Do other related work as required.

Example of Duties

• Post information to forms, accounts, and records;
• Receive and issue forms, materials and supplies;
• Proof a variety of forms for correct information;
• Alphabetize, file and refile papers, cards, and reports;
• Search files for specified information;
• Type reports, letters, cards and other materials from rough draft or general instructions;
• Compile reports;
• Receive the public and students and provide routine, factual information;
• Serve as receptionist and switchboard operator;
• Sort and distribute mail;
• Duplicate materials;
• Receive and prepare for deposit money;
• Keep simple accounting records;
• Operate a variety of standard office machines; and
• May supervise work experience students.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; and
• Standard office procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of basic clerical work;
• Learn to operate standard office equipment;
• Make basic arithmetical calculations with accuracy and speed;
• Post, check records, file and alphabetize rapidly and accurately;
• Receive and give information over the telephone or in person in a courteous manner;
• Work efficiently under pressure with constant interruptions;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, and public; and
• Type at a net corrected speed of 40 words per minute.

Experience

No work experience is required, however, character references may be checked.

Education

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

All classified employees must sign an oath of allegiance to the constitution of the State of California and the United States, must be of good moral character, must obtain evidence of a negative TB test. And will be required to provide evidence of citizenship or appropriate immigration status.

CA law requires public educational employees to be fingerprinted for the purpose of a confidential background investigation at the time of employment, whether or not the employee has previously been fingerprinted.