Bilingual Typist Clerk I - Spanish - CL23-24-225-I

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:

• Prepares written translations of school or District authorized material from English to another language. (E)
• 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)

• Files and sorts a wide variety of documents/materials. (E)
• Assists office visitors by providing information on routine procedural questions; answers the telephone.
• Operates general office machines to include keyboards.
• Posts information on bulletin boards; helps distribute and sort incoming mail. (E)
• Makes routine mathematical calculations.
• With supervision, may assist in the nurse=s office in the absence of the Health Technician and/or School Nurse. (E)
• Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.
• 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

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