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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is important clerical work involving responsibility for enrolling all new students in the district, verifying residency and, depending on the district, entering all records and information into the district’s database. The incumbent of this position acts as the district’s registrar. Additionally, this position requires the ability to speak, write and understand Spanish as well as English. Work is performed under general supervision of a school administrator or department head, requiring the exercise of independent judgment for the purpose of ensuring effective operation and resolving problems. Supervision is not a function of this position. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of Federal and NYS laws, rules and regulations related to school districts; good knowledge of school district policies and regulations regarding residency requirements; good knowledge of the geography of the county, town and school district boundaries; good knowledge of modern office procedures and terminology; good knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to enter data, organize and maintain records, and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school district personnel; ability to deal effective with the public; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in both English and Spanish sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; ability to translate both in English and Spanish; ability to think logically; ability to plan, organize and efficiently perform clerical functions; initiative; discretion; tact; courtesy, accuracy; resourcefulness; good judgement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Fluency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing and translating Spanish and English.
SPECIAL NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.
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Competitive Class
Our mission is to administer, in a fair and equitable manner, the provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Putnam County Civil Service Rules with respect to the offices and employments in the classified service of Putnam County and the civil divisions therein, which include the towns, villages, school districts, libraries and special districts.
It is Putnam County Personnel Department’s responsibility to ensure Putnam County taxpayers of a public workforce qualified for their jobs pursuant to the principles of selection according to merit and fitness as set forth in Article 5, §6 of the New York State Constitution.
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