Bilingual Typist Clerk I - Spanish - CL24-25-184

Job Posted 12/19/2024
California Department of Education
Chino, CA 91710
United States
Category Retail
Job Description
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 Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications
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