Palmdale School District
Substitute Administrative Clerk
Palmdale School District, Palmdale, California, United States, 93552
Salary:
$18.83 Hourly Location :
Palmdale, CA Job Type:
Substitute Job Number:
25/26-09/08 Division:
Human Resources Opening Date:
09/08/2025 Closing Date:
9/26/2025 4:00 PM Pacific Max Number of Applicants:
50
Summary THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ACCEPT 50 APPLICATIONS AND
EXPIRE WHEN THE APPLICATION LIMIT IS ACHIEVED; OR
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. DEFINITION
To perform a wide variety of general clerical duties and responsibilities in support of an assigned office or school site.
Representative Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Type a wide variety of documents including letters, memoranda, reports, bulletins, handbooks, questionnaires, requisitions, contracts, and other materials from marginal notes, rough drafts, or verbal instructions.
Serve as receptionist to students, teachers, District employees, and the general public; answer inquiries and furnish information requiring a knowledge of basic school standards, procedures, rules, regulations, programs, and policies.
Apply District policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records and reports; provide information and forms to District employees, students, teachers and the general public; collect and process appropriate information.
Perform a wide variety of general clerical work including the maintenance of accurate and detailed records, verifying accuracy of information, researching discrepancies and recording information; maintain and post data relating to attendance, cumulative student records and other specialized records.
Register new students; obtain necessary documents and forms; input information into a computer; provide information to students and parents.
Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Issue absence and tardy slips; prepare and clear daily absence lists; verify excuses and authenticity of absences.
Receive and reply to oral and written requests for information.
Assist in other areas at times of reduced office staff or peak periods including in the areas of school clerical and health assistance.
Operate standard office machines including typewriters, photocopiers, duplicating machines, telephones, postage machines, and calculators.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Some general clerical experience is desirable.
Typing Requirement: Type 40 net words per minute.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Employment Standards Application Filing Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.
Test Information Testing procedures may consist of a written multiple-choice examination and skills performance examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.
Physical Demands The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, squatting, reaching, and twisting at waist; sitting for extended periods; hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding/typing, use of computer mouse and touchpad, and writing instruments; vision and hearing in normal range with or without correction.
Working Environment Indoor office environment. Exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled and outdoor environments; exposure to various noises from office equipment/machines, employees, and public. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link: https://www.palmdalesd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4326699&type=d&pREC_ID=2532815
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link: None 01
The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the examination process for this position. All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be included in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of your application. A résumé or other documentation to convey your education or work experience will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application.
I have read and understand the statement and instructions.
02
Do you have the required High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
Yes No
03
Indicate your typing speed (test will be administered to validate speed).
Less than 40 net words per minute 40 - 49 net words per minute 50 - 59 net words per minute More than 60
04
Indicate the number of years that best describes your general clerical experience.
None Less than six months Six months but less than one year One year but less than two years Two years but less than three years Three years or more
05
Indicate your proficiency level using Microsoft Word software.
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced
06
Indicate your proficiency level using Microsoft Excel software.
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Required Question
$18.83 Hourly Location :
Palmdale, CA Job Type:
Substitute Job Number:
25/26-09/08 Division:
Human Resources Opening Date:
09/08/2025 Closing Date:
9/26/2025 4:00 PM Pacific Max Number of Applicants:
50
Summary THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ACCEPT 50 APPLICATIONS AND
EXPIRE WHEN THE APPLICATION LIMIT IS ACHIEVED; OR
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. DEFINITION
To perform a wide variety of general clerical duties and responsibilities in support of an assigned office or school site.
Representative Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Type a wide variety of documents including letters, memoranda, reports, bulletins, handbooks, questionnaires, requisitions, contracts, and other materials from marginal notes, rough drafts, or verbal instructions.
Serve as receptionist to students, teachers, District employees, and the general public; answer inquiries and furnish information requiring a knowledge of basic school standards, procedures, rules, regulations, programs, and policies.
Apply District policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records and reports; provide information and forms to District employees, students, teachers and the general public; collect and process appropriate information.
Perform a wide variety of general clerical work including the maintenance of accurate and detailed records, verifying accuracy of information, researching discrepancies and recording information; maintain and post data relating to attendance, cumulative student records and other specialized records.
Register new students; obtain necessary documents and forms; input information into a computer; provide information to students and parents.
Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Issue absence and tardy slips; prepare and clear daily absence lists; verify excuses and authenticity of absences.
Receive and reply to oral and written requests for information.
Assist in other areas at times of reduced office staff or peak periods including in the areas of school clerical and health assistance.
Operate standard office machines including typewriters, photocopiers, duplicating machines, telephones, postage machines, and calculators.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Some general clerical experience is desirable.
Typing Requirement: Type 40 net words per minute.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Employment Standards Application Filing Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.
Test Information Testing procedures may consist of a written multiple-choice examination and skills performance examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.
Physical Demands The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, squatting, reaching, and twisting at waist; sitting for extended periods; hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding/typing, use of computer mouse and touchpad, and writing instruments; vision and hearing in normal range with or without correction.
Working Environment Indoor office environment. Exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled and outdoor environments; exposure to various noises from office equipment/machines, employees, and public. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link: https://www.palmdalesd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4326699&type=d&pREC_ID=2532815
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link: None 01
The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the examination process for this position. All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be included in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of your application. A résumé or other documentation to convey your education or work experience will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application.
I have read and understand the statement and instructions.
02
Do you have the required High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
Yes No
03
Indicate your typing speed (test will be administered to validate speed).
Less than 40 net words per minute 40 - 49 net words per minute 50 - 59 net words per minute More than 60
04
Indicate the number of years that best describes your general clerical experience.
None Less than six months Six months but less than one year One year but less than two years Two years but less than three years Three years or more
05
Indicate your proficiency level using Microsoft Word software.
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced
06
Indicate your proficiency level using Microsoft Excel software.
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Required Question