Job Description
/ Essential Elements JOB TITLE: Typist Clerk III Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of “Typist Clerk III” is done for the purpose/s of providing complex clerical support and assistance to assigned personnel; communicating information to staff and the public regarding various activities and responding to requests; and providing for timely and accurate distribution of materials. Essential Job Functions
• Answers telecommunications system for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and taking messages.
• Composes documents (e.g. correspondence, bulletins, reports, agendas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to school and district personnel, the public, state officials, etc.
• Evaluates situations (i.e. involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains complex and confidential records; financial related information (e.g. enrollment, class size, attendance, overdue notices, etc.); schedules, files, rosters, etc. for the purpose of documenting and providing reliable information and/or coordinating available space.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of required items.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. mail, books, supplies) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Responds to inquiries of staff, the public, parents, and students for the purpose of providing information and direction as may be required. Other Job Functions
• Oversees work assignments of others (e.g. new employees, student worker, volunteers, etc.) for the purpose of providing orientation to their job assignments.




• Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information. Essential Job Requirements
- Qualifications
• Experience Required: Prior Job Related Experience Required.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skill to operate standard office equipment including use of basic computer applications, type with speed and accuracy; use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, students, parents, the public, and administrators. Knowledge of standard office procedures. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; perform basic mathematical calculation; work independently, make common sense decisions in routine and critical situations; work efficiently under pressure with constant interruptions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Typing Certificate, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Health Physical Examination, Tuberculosis Testing/Clearance. Requirements / Qualifications Materials
• Typing Certificate within the last 6 months. Only needed if not in current clerical position with the San Marcos Unified School District
• Current Resume A current resume must be attached to your application. Comments And Other Information We accept applications on-line through Edjoin (www.edjoin.org) only. Previous Clerical Experience Preferred. This posting is for Substitute Typist Clerk. This is an on-call, as needed position for our district.

📌 Substitute Typist Clerk (San Marcos)
🏢 San Marcos Unified School District
📍 San Marcos