Job description

Greater Amsterdam School District (GASD) currently seeks a full-time, 12-month, Keyboard Specialist for the District Office.

Please submit your resume on Indeed as well as the GASD Application - https://www.gasd.org/wp-content/uploads/Application-_-Non-Teaching.pdf (please bring to GASD District Office.) Both must be received for the interview process to begin.

GASD's believes that students of all ages can and should learn. We believe that the purpose of our schools is the education of the whole child. To that end, we recognize and promote the opportunities for increased learning that come from improving one’s self esteem, maintaining partnerships with the home and business community, celebrating the community’s cultural diversity, achieving high expectations of excellence in all areas, and we accept the responsibility to provide equality and equity in teaching each student in an environment conducive to learning.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves the performance of a variety of standardized clerical tasks and the full-time or substantial part-time operation of the equipment requiring the manipulating of an alphanumeric keyboard to produce printed copy. Specific duties vary with the needs of the department. Procedures are usually fixed but detailed instructions are given for new or difficult assignments. Work is reviewed by checking completed work, by periodic or spot checks, or other steps in the clerical process. The incumbent does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science or related field and one year of clerical experience which involved typing and taking dictation; OR,
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three years of clerical experience which involved typing and taking dictation; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Having fluency in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not a requirement.

The final candidate appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination for the title above and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for the City of Amsterdam to obtain a permanent appointment.

About the Greater Amsterdam School District:

Greater Amsterdam School District, serves 3,700 students across 6 schools. The district serves residents in the city and town of Amsterdam, as well as those in parts of the nearby towns of Florida, Duanesburg, Glenville, Perth and Hagaman. The student population is diverse, with about 50 percent being of Hispanic descent. The district believes that students of all ages can and should learn and that the purpose of GASD schools is to educate the whole child. The district recognizes that this comes in the form of celebrating cultural diversity, nurturing partnerships with the home and business community and maintaining expectations of excellence for all students.

The Greater Amsterdam School District is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups and individuals who believe in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school.

Greater Amsterdam School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26,590.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Typing: 1 year (Required)
• Organizational skills: 3 years (Required)
• Clerical experience: 3 years (Required)
• Phone etiquette: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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