Bilingual Typist Clerk I - Mandarin - CL24-25-245-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:

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

Here at Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), our administrators, educators, support staff, and athletic coaches are part of an award -winning team. Not only does the CVUSD boast of thriving performing arts and athletic programs, nationally recognized marching bands, and engaging parent-school partnerships, but we are home to campuses that have been honored as California Distinguished Schools, Golden Bell recipients, California Pivotal Practices awardees, National Blue Ribbon beneficiaries, Model-Continuation School, state recognized PBIS schools, and California Schools to Watch honorees. As a member of the CVUSD, you will have the privilege of supporting high achieving future leaders whose success in the classroom has earned the District recognition from state educational leaders as being a trailblazer in operating Professional Learning Communities. We are looking for talented and committed leaders to be part of our award-winning team at Chino Valley Unified School District! Required Documents/Attachments: * Two (2) letters of recommendation - must be signed and dated within the last 24 months. Only wet signatures and e-signatures will be accepted; names typed out in a stylized font will not be accepted as a signature. Letters from relatives are not acceptable. * Typing certificate, minimum typing speed of 40 net/corrected wpm. (See requirements listed.) * Proof of education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING. REQUIREMENTS: 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. Pass the District Clerical Test and the District Bilingual/Biliterate Mandarin Test. Submit with the application a typing certificate for 40 net words per minute on a 5-minute timed test from an accredited school or agency. The Division of Human Resources requires a typing certificate from an accredited school or agency, dated no earlier than twenty-four (24) months before the opening date listed on the job posting on EdJoin. The typing certificate must be attached to the EdJoin application. Human Resources will not accept online certificates or e-mailed test results from typing websites. Typing test requirements and a partial list of local agencies that provide typing certificates can be accessed using the link: “Typing Test Requirements & Locations (Updated 05.2020)”. The typing certificate must contain the following information: - Agency’s official emblem - Name of applicant - Score identified as net or corrected words per minute typed during a five (5) minute timed test - Date of certificate - Signature of person certifying the certificate - Address and telephone number of agency