What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Typist Clerk I - Spanish - CL26-27-079-I position at Chino Valley Unified School District?
DEFINITION
Under close supervision, performs a variety of basic clerical duties at a school site or District office site.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position differs from that of a Typist Clerk I as the assignment includes interpreting in a language other than English orally or in writing.
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
Classified (Clerical)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Prepares written translations of school or District authorized material from English to another language. (E)
2. Assists school staff in communicating orally with non-English speaking students and community members. (E)
3 . Performs a variety of clerical work including typing of letters, memoranda, lists, tests, or other material from written directions or examples. (E)
4. Files and sorts a wide variety of documents/materials. (E)
5. Assists office visitors by providing information on routine procedural questions; answers the telephone.
6. Operates general office machines to include keyboards.
7. Posts information on bulletin boards; helps distribute and sort incoming mail. (E)
8. Makes routine mathematical calculations.
9. With supervision, may assist in the nurse=s office in the absence of the Health Technician and/or School Nurse. (E)
10. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
(E) = Essential Functions
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of:
- Filing systems, telephone techniques;
- Basic computer applications;
- Grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and modern usage of English and another language;
- English and foreign language equivalent of general, technical, and subject matter terms.
Ability to:
- Communicate verbally and in writing in idiomatic English and another language;
- Read English and another language with comprehension;
- Exercise good judgment;
- Operate a keyboard and typewriter at 40 wpm;
- Learn, organize, prioritize and adapt;
- Apply rules, regulations and policies;
- Assess problems; - Operate office machines;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
- Deal with sensitive matters appropriately.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. A combination of training and experience may be substituted for formal education.
- Paid or volunteer experience working with bilingual students/community members highly desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- A school office or district office environment;
- Considerable distraction from office activities;
- May work under timelines;
- Subject to frequent interruptions and contact with students, parents and others.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Bending at the waist and reaching to retrieve and maintain files and records;
- Carrying, pushing, pulling or lifting light equipment and supplies;
- Climbing, occasional use of step ladders;
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment;
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone;
- Kneeling, crouching or stooping; - Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;
- Visual ability to read, prepare/process documents and to monitor office and student activities;
- Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time;
- Mobility.
HAZARDS
- Some contact with toxic materials;
- Exposure to contact with blood or body fluids and potential exposure to communicable diseases;
- Extended viewing of computer monitor;
- May be exposed to contact with uncooperative or abusive individuals;
- Working around and with office equipment having moving parts.
Board Approved: 01/15/87
Revised: 09/19/97
Under close supervision, performs a variety of basic clerical duties at a school site or District office site.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position differs from that of a Typist Clerk I as the assignment includes interpreting in a language other than English orally or in writing.
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
Classified (Clerical)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Prepares written translations of school or District authorized material from English to another language. (E)
2. Assists school staff in communicating orally with non-English speaking students and community members. (E)
3 . Performs a variety of clerical work including typing of letters, memoranda, lists, tests, or other material from written directions or examples. (E)
4. Files and sorts a wide variety of documents/materials. (E)
5. Assists office visitors by providing information on routine procedural questions; answers the telephone.
6. Operates general office machines to include keyboards.
7. Posts information on bulletin boards; helps distribute and sort incoming mail. (E)
8. Makes routine mathematical calculations.
9. With supervision, may assist in the nurse=s office in the absence of the Health Technician and/or School Nurse. (E)
10. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
(E) = Essential Functions
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of:
- Filing systems, telephone techniques;
- Basic computer applications;
- Grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and modern usage of English and another language;
- English and foreign language equivalent of general, technical, and subject matter terms.
Ability to:
- Communicate verbally and in writing in idiomatic English and another language;
- Read English and another language with comprehension;
- Exercise good judgment;
- Operate a keyboard and typewriter at 40 wpm;
- Learn, organize, prioritize and adapt;
- Apply rules, regulations and policies;
- Assess problems; - Operate office machines;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
- Deal with sensitive matters appropriately.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade. A combination of training and experience may be substituted for formal education.
- Paid or volunteer experience working with bilingual students/community members highly desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- A school office or district office environment;
- Considerable distraction from office activities;
- May work under timelines;
- Subject to frequent interruptions and contact with students, parents and others.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Bending at the waist and reaching to retrieve and maintain files and records;
- Carrying, pushing, pulling or lifting light equipment and supplies;
- Climbing, occasional use of step ladders;
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment;
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone;
- Kneeling, crouching or stooping; - Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;
- Visual ability to read, prepare/process documents and to monitor office and student activities;
- Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time;
- Mobility.
HAZARDS
- Some contact with toxic materials;
- Exposure to contact with blood or body fluids and potential exposure to communicable diseases;
- Extended viewing of computer monitor;
- May be exposed to contact with uncooperative or abusive individuals;
- Working around and with office equipment having moving parts.
Board Approved: 01/15/87
Revised: 09/19/97