Typist
Counseling Center
High School East
8 hrs/day, 12 mos/year, Group C
Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Employee.
Job Responsibilities
The Typist position provides clerical and administrative support to various departments, school offices, and instructional support areas. The work primarily involves performing a variety of standardized clerical tasks, routine data entry, document preparation, recordkeeping, and general office support under established procedures and direction. Requires the regular use of a computer to enter, retrieve, organize, and maintain information and produce correspondence, reports, forms, records, and other documents. Specific responsibilities will vary depending upon the assignment and office supported. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Greet and assist students, employees, parents, visitors, and community members in a professional and courteous manner.
- Prepare, type, edit, format, and produce correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, forms, presentations, and other written materials.
- Enter, retrieve, update, organize, and maintain information in electronic databases, student information systems, and other department software applications.
- Review documents and data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency; proofread and make corrections as necessary.
- Maintain, organize, file, and retrieve confidential and general records, documents, and correspondence in electronic and/or paper formats.
- Answer telephone calls, respond to routine inquiries, relay messages, and direct individuals to the appropriate staff member or resource.
- Process, distribute, and maintain incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, packages, forms, and other departmental materials.
- Assist with scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, maintaining calendars, and communicating information.
- Prepare, update, and maintain department-specific forms, lists, logs, reports, and other routine records.
- Assist with processing departmental transactions, requests, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
- Operate and perform routine functions of office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, laminators, and other related equipment.
- Provide clerical support to administrators, supervisors, teachers, and other District personnel as assigned.
- Perform other related clerical duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Department-Specific Examples of Work
Typist positions are assigned to various departments and locations throughout the District. The department-specific examples for Typist are illustrative and provided to help applicants understand the variety of possible assignments throughout the District. The examples are not intended to represent a complete listing of responsibilities or establish separate job classifications. Actual duties will depend upon the assigned department and operational needs. Assignments may change as departmental needs evolve.
Counseling Center
- Provide organizational and clerical support for the department which includes student programs, college/career activities, and maintaining student information in related software systems
- Assist with preparation, formatting, proofreading, and distribution of graduation materials, including programs, diplomas, lists, and related documentation
- Prepare requisitions and purchase orders, maintain budget-related records, track expenditures, and prepare reports for department
- Process transcripts, working papers, student records requests, awards, and maintain student cumulative folders
- Assist with the preparation, collection, processing, and maintenance of required documentation and records, including Regents appeals, FAFSA-related materials, and BOCES data forms in accordance with established procedures and deadlines
Compensation & Benefits
Step 1 ($22.44/hr) - Step 7 ($29.18/hr)
CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Certifications/Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) and 2 years office experience with aptitude for learning new technology. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration and embrace change. Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment, tact, courtesy, and professionalism. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite required. Experience with time and attendance, recordkeeping, and Student Information Systems, preferred. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Application Deadline – November 15, 2026
This position is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NYS HELPs). No examination is required. All interested applicants that meet the minimum civil service qualifications of a Typist may apply.
All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront.
All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.
Anticipated Start Date – December 16, 2026
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Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.