Secretarial Typist (Spanish-Speaking) (Suffern Central School District)

Secretarial Typist (Spanish-Speaking) (Suffern Central School District) Type: School Districts Salary/Pay Rate: $45,454/year Posted Date: 06/03/2026 10:37 AM Job Description The Suffern Central School District is seeking a candidate to work in our fast-paced Administrative Offices. The work involves the responsibility for the performance of standard clerical tasks including the use of a computer and other office equipment. The work is considered routine in nature. The work is performed under the general supervision of an administrator. Does related work as required, including acting as the district registrar. Typical Work Activities: Opens, sorts and distributes mail; Reviews and distributes e-mails and responds to general inquiries; Sorts and files correspondence and other materials; Makes and receives telephone calls, takes messages and provides callers with general information; Completes requests for applications and answers routine questions for completing them; Disseminates form letters, notices, permits, licenses, and other materials and may collect money; Maintains a variety of basic office records; Prepares basic reports from assembled data; Maintains and distributes office supplies and other supplies; Operates standard office machines and utilizes various computer programs and applications for the completion of work assignments. Serves as the district registrar, registering incoming kindergarten students as well as students of new families moving into the district. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and two (2) years of paid office clerical or business work experience. An Associate's degree or higher may be deemed fully qualifying. Other Requirements and Information: Civil service examination requirements have been waived for this position as part of the NY HELPS Local program. Candidates must only meet the minimum qualifications for consideration. Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic; ability to process documents; ability to file alphabetically and numerically; ability to maintain basic records; ability to understand basic oral and written directions; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to demonstrate basic computer skills. Applicants are expected to pass a level II proficiency in Spanish (as defined by the Examinations Division of the State of New York Department of Civil Service) which requires that the incumbent be able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social and professional topics not requiring specialized vocabulary (e.g., technical engineering, medicine, etc.); can discuss particular interests and special fields of competence in general terms with reasonable ease; possesses adequate comprehension to normal rate of speech; has good control of grammar and errors do not interfere with understanding; can read with understanding a standard newspaper, correspondence and official documents. Salary and Benefits: Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following: $45,454 annual (as of 6.3.2026) 36.25 Hour work week New York State Pension Eligibility How to Apply: Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application, resume, cover letter to: Angela Corbo at: Position open until filled.