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San Francisco Unified School District
Senior Clerk Typist - Francisco MS (1426) [2026-27] [TPV] - 20006288
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An Office Technician or Typist uses a computer and word processing software, or a typewriter, to type reports, correspondence and other documents in the office of a company or organization. Transcribes and types meeting discussions or reports that have been recorded.
$52,108 / year median in California
-29% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Clerk Typist
- Francisco MS (1426) [2026-27] [TPV]
- 20006288 San Francisco Unified School District
- 3.7 San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $33.91
- $41.
Full Job Description Job Class:
1426Senior Clerk Typist Salary:
$33.91- $41.
Appointment Type:
Temporary Provisional (what does this mean?) Who We Are The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD's Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century. What It Means to Work Here The SFUSD community is unified by ourCore Values :
Student-centered:
We put students' needs firstFearless:
We persist through challengesUnited:
We celebrate and build on each other's strengthsSocial Justice:
We stand with those most vulnerable in our communityDiversity-driven:
We respect and seek to understand each person We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District's strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025. Who We Want We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children's potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning. Under general supervision, the 1426 Senior Clerk Typist, Substitute Clerk works on an as-needed basis and performs difficult and specialized typing and office clerical work in connection with the preparation and maintenance of a wide variety of operating, financial, purchasing, accounting and similar records and reports; may supervise a small group of subordinate typing and clerical personnel engaged in varied clerical work; and performs related duties as required.Requires responsibility for:
interpreting, carrying out and enforcing existing departmental methods and procedures in connection with office operations; making regular contacts with other departmental personnel, the general public and outside organizations relative to office operations; preparing, checking and reviewing detailed and important office operational records and reports. Essential Duties The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list. Ability and flexibility to travel to all SFUSD sites May assign, supervise and review the work of subordinate clerical personnel in the performance of routine and somewhat varied clerical tasks May supervise and participate in the maintenance of a large variety of detailed clerical records, reports and similar materials Independently composes correspondence relative to standard or routine office operations Compiles and condenses data from various sources which requires an understanding of problems and terminology involved and relevant rules and regulations governing such activities Enters accounting and financial statements, contracts, payrolls, receipts and similar materials into the appropriate system and submits to authorizing officials, frequently requiring the use of independent judgment Monitors budget by logging purchases for contracts, purchases and other office needs in a spreadsheet or ledger, may assist in budget planning May compose and type routine correspondence requiring knowledge of departmental operations and regulations Receives and communicates with the general public in connection with providing information of departmental activities and/or directs them to the appropriate personnel May receive and account for moderate amounts of money Receives, organizes and files a variety of information and data in connection with the maintenance of office records Assembles materials and information from various sources relative to the typing of various documents and distributes to staff and/or the general public Operates various office machines Checks and reviews a variety of documents for sufficiency and conformance to established standards and requirements Submit and track work order requests for building maintenance issues Purchase, inventory and monitor the use of office supplies The strongest candidates will have: Knowledge of San Francisco's public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD's commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail A flexible, "can do" work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms) Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of verifiable clerical experience including at least one year at a level comparable to a 1424 Clerk Typist. Experience must have included data entry, preparing and maintaining a wide variety of documents and reports, public contact, checking and reviewing documents for completeness, and performing mathematical computations. Working as a sales clerk or restaurant help does not qualify. Substitution A recognized clerical training program of 240 hours or the equivalent of 15 semester units in graded clerical college units may substitute for up to 6 months of experience. What We Offer SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $29.40- 35.