The Rondout Valley Central School District is seeking highly organized, detail-oriented clerical support at Rondout Valley Middle School.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and time-management skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the discretion necessary to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive student and family information.
This position falls under the Ulster County Civil Service Title, Typist, and is designated as a NY HELPS position. Under this program, qualified candidates may be appointed without participation in a competitive civil service examination, provided minimum qualifications are met. All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications established by the Ulster County Department of Personnel for the applicable civil service title.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Previous clerical, office, or customer-service experience;
- Working knowledge of standard office practices and procedures;
- Proficiency with computers, email, word processing, and data-entry systems;
- Ability to communicate professionally with staff, students, families, and members of the public;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Prepare disciplinary referral letters, correspondence, reports, forms, and related documentation.
- Enter, update, and maintain accurate disciplinary, referral, and student records.
- Communicate routine information to families regarding disciplinary meetings, notices, and follow-up.
- Schedule meetings and maintain accurate calendars.
- Answer phones and emails, provide routine information, take messages, and direct inquiries appropriately.
- Serve as a receptionist and assist students, families, staff, and visitors.
- File, copy, scan, organize, and distribute records and office materials.
- Use district computer systems and office software to perform data-entry and clerical duties.
- Prepare routine reports, lists, and summaries.
- Provide clerical support for state testing, including preparing materials, maintaining records, and assisting with scheduling.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and disciplinary information.
- Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.
Salary: 36,695—$38,664
Work Schedule: Full-time, 12 months, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm during the school year. Summer hours are Monday–Thursday, flexible full-time+ shift and Fridays off.
In addition to applying online, applicants should complete the Ulster County Civil Service application and send the originally signed application to the attention of Human Resources at RVCSD, PO Box 9, Accord, NY 12404.
The mission of RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is to create an inclusive, welcoming educational community where all students can find their purpose and achieve their goals.
Rondout Valley Central School District serves students across more than 150 square miles of rural communities in the Hudson Valley. The District includes two elementary schools serving grades K–3, a middle school serving grades 4–8, one high school, and a district office.
Rondout Valley Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by law in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Rondout Valley Central School District, P.O. Box 9, Accord, New York 12404.
RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT will only consider electronic online form submissions. No emails, faxes, or hard copies, please. Inquiries received in this manner will not be processed. If you do not have access to an electronic device to complete an online application, please call the District’s Personnel Office at 845-687-2400 x 4100 to make an appointment to complete the electronic application on campus.
To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, résumé, and two letters of professional recommendation from individuals familiar with their qualifications, work ethic, and character. All required documents must be uploaded at the time the application is submitted.