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TITLE: Senior Clerk Typist

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

LENGTH OF YEAR: 12 Months

Purpose: The Senior Clerk Typist will have the primary responsibility of supporting the building or department supervisor in ensuring the day-to-day functions of the building/department run smoothly. The Senior Clerk Typist will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting. This Result-Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values.

In all of our actions and interactions we:

+ Focus on students

+ Value the power of positive relationships

+ Act with integrity and honesty

+ Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion

+ Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow

+ Foster safety and a sense of belonging

Expected Results:

1. The Senior Clerk Typist will ensure the day-to-day functions of the building/department will be accomplished by:

+ Making decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

+ Preparing various documents to include but not limited to: word-processed documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

+ Assigning and reviewing work for other clerical staff, regular, seasonal, temporary, or substitute employees in the building/department.

+ Reviewing claim forms and other documents for completeness, accuracy and conformity with established procedures.

+ Maintaining financial records for the building/department or other organizations or groups affiliated with the building/department.

+ Maintaining payroll and timesheets for applicable employees.

+ Maintaining records and files pertinent to the building/department.

+ Coordinating with vendors and other outside agencies who conduct business in the building/department.

+ Attending meetings and keeping meeting minutes.

+ Coordinating substitutes and coverage for employees who are not in attendance, when applicable.

2. The Senior Clerk Typist will assist the Transportation Department by:

+ When assigned to the Main Office at PS, IS, or MS, 0.25 FTE responsibility shall be to provide support for transportation-related matters, including but not limited to, bus assignments, daily changes, parent contact, transportation management system, routing updates, and communication with drivers.

+ When assigned to the Main Office at HS 0.15 FTE, the responsibility shall be to provide support for transportation-related matters, including, but not limited to, bus assignments, daily changes, parent contact, transportation management systems, routing updates, and communication with drivers.

+ When assigned to the Personnel Office, a portion of each work day (.1 FTE) of the employee shall be responsible for the day-to-day personnel functions of school bus drivers, mechanics, and transportation office staff, including management of the bargaining agreement, hiring/onboarding, maintaining appropriate records, monitoring probationary periods, and executing Civil Service procedures.

+ When assigned to the District Office, a portion of each work day (.15 FTE) of the employee shall provide support for transportation-related matters, including but not limited to, bus assignments, parent contact, transportation management system, routing updates, and communication with Transportation Office/Dispatch about parent complaints/concerns specific to school bus transportation, transportation to nonpublic schools, or the transportation of students with special needs.

3. The Senior Clerk Typist will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

+ Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.

+ Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.

+ Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.

+ Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.

+ Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

4. The Senior Clerk Typist will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

Evaluation:

The Senior Clerk Typist will report to the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director and be evaluated using the District-approved document.

Job Qualifications

The Senior Clerk Typist will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

+ High school graduate or equivalent and two years of clerical experience;

+ Training/experience in the operation of word processing equipment or personal computers;

+ Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

+ Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.

+ Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.

+ Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.

+ Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac community.

+ A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.

+ Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.

+ Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

+ Listen first.

Position Start Date:08/25/2025

Application Deadline:07/17/2025

Civil Service Title: Senior Clerk Typist

Job Number: C573