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School Secretary
Description of Duties
This is a secretarial position responsible for the independent performance of a variety of secretarial duties necessary for the efficient operation of an elementary school or special school program and the use of a personal computer for word processing and database entry is an integral part of the position. The employee reports directly to, and works under, the general supervision of an elementary school principal or director of a special school program. General supervision may be exercised over clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Secretarial Science, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* office clerical or secretarial experience; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* office clerical or secretarial experience; OR,
- Three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) and (B) above; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
NOTE: Additional college level training beyond the Associate's degree may not be substituted for the experience requirement.
NOTE: Experience as a Teller, Cashier or Sales Clerk will not be considered office clerical experience.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
