What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary-Snowden Elementary School (PAF 190-2025) position at Farmersville Unified?
About the Employer
Farmersville is a small incorporated community with a population of 11,900 located between Visalia and Exeter in eastern Tulare County.
The community is situated approximately 36 miles from the entrance to Sequoia National Park and about 90 miles from Yosemite, offering some of the state's finest mountain and recreational areas.
Driving west for two hours provides a complete change of scenery as one reaches the ocean.
The major industry in the area revolves around agriculture, encompassing dairy production, citrus, grapes, cotton, corn, grain, tree fruit, and alfalfa hay for beef cattle.
Education and Opportunities
Housing within the general areas of Farmersville, Visalia, Exeter, and Tulare is reasonably priced and affordable.
Local community colleges include College of the Sequoias and Porterville College, while California State University in Fresno and Bakersfield, as well as private colleges such as Fresno Pacific, Brandman, and National, offer opportunities for graduate and postgraduate degrees.
A Brief History of Education in Farmersville
The first school house was built at the southwest corner of the Four Corners in 1869, serving as a two-story building with classrooms on the first floor and a community room on the second for meetings and dances.
This original schoolhouse was eventually torn down and replaced by a new structure at the present-day Snowden Elementary site, which itself was later replaced in 1951.
About the Job
Under the supervision of the Site Administrator, this position involves operating a central station phone system to provide information to the public and performing routine clerical work.
Responsibilities include receiving callers and visitors, with specific requirements including a letter of introduction, letters of recommendation, a resume, and a typing certificate.
Benefits and Conditions
This role is based on a 202-day work year, prorated for 24-25 months, with an 8-hour workday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Snowden Elementary School.
A longevity stipend is offered after 10 years of service, accompanied by a health benefits package as negotiated.
