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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Temporary Senior School Safety Officer- District Wide

This is a 12 month position.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position exists in a school district and involves the responsibility for insuring the safety of students and staff, maintaining order and protecting school property.  Direct supervision is received from the Chief of School Security and the building principal with leeway given for carrying out the details of the work in accordance with policies and procedures.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

 

  • Controls and directs traffic on school roadways and parking lots;
  • Oversees and leads a team of safety personnel assigned to building;
  • Performs staff evaluations;
  • Supervises, mentors and trains new safety personnel;
  • Reports any staff issues to appropriate district administrator;
  • Acts as a liaison between safety personnel, building administrators and Community Engagement Officers;
  • Patrols school grounds on foot or in a car to protect persons and property;
  • Maintains order and ensures compliance with school rules and regulations;
  • Patrols school parking lots before, during and after regularly scheduled classes;
  • Checks all vehicles for proper registration;
  • Investigates complaints received personally or as assigned by a supervisor;
  • Checks on teacher aides assigned to hallways, doors etc.;
  • May enforce traffic and parking regulations;
  • May summon local police, fire department or ambulance service in    case of law violation, fire or other emergency;
  • Gives information and directions to students and visitors;
  • Keeps records and makes written reports on a regular basis on security matters;
  • Questions persons on school premises who are not students and staff and advises as to school rules and either directs visitors to school offices or asks them to leave;
  • Performs related duties as required by the Chief of School     Security/Building Principal to provide protection and maintain security.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures necessary to maintain order and insure the protection of life and the security of buildings, grounds and equipment; thorough knowledge of school district rules and regulations;  ability to exercise sound judgment in carrying out the details of the work;  ability to maintain good relationships with students and faculty; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to prepare brief written communications; ability to communicate orally and by written report;  ability to use self-defense, restraint techniques and security equipment as necessary; good powers of observation; courtesy and tact.

$63,000/year minimum (Commensurate w/ exp) prorate
Information Processing Specialist II

Distinguishing Features of the Class and Information Processing Specialist II Role

This position involves responsibility for performing complex information processing activities often involving the utilization of word processing and related software.  This position differs from that of Information Processing Specialist I in that the activities performed are more complex.  Incumbents format, type, revise and print text, reports, budgets, etc. following well-established guidelines.  Additionally, when not engaged in equipment operation, an incumbent performs a variety of clerical duties.  General supervision may be exercised over a variety of Information Processing Specialist I and other clerical positions.  The work is performed under general supervision of a higher level employee.  The incumbent does related work as required.

 

Typical Work Activities and Information Processing Specialist II Expectations

  • Assigns and reviews work and instructs new employees in specialized clerical and/or information processing activities of a unit; Designs parameters for selective information storage on information processing equipment to produce specialized outputs of this information in response to users' needs;
  • Designs methods of assembling pre-recorded pieces of information (usually each having a number of variables to be inserted) into complete documents;
  • Designs complex formats and layouts for work assignments;
  • Creates word processing, spreadsheets or data base designs based on oral and written directions;
  • Creates charts, statistical reports and/or performs mathematical computations;
  • Manipulates data to produce requested reports;
  • Chooses document formats and designs document layouts to be used for entering information which will be printed in selected areas on pre-printed forms;
  • May use e-mail as a communications linkage;
  • Types complex charts, statistical reports and/or performs mathematic computations;
  • Discusses assigned projects with supervisors to clarify specific needs and problems;
  • May attend meetings outside the normal business hours, records the minutes of the meeting and transcribes the minutes;
  • Performs a variety of clerical functions related to the position.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities of Information Processing Specialist II

  • Thorough knowledge of the use and operation of information processing equipment and related peripheral equipment;
  • Thorough knowledge and skill in classic desk top applications including word processing, spreadsheets and data bases;
  • Good knowledge of office terminology and procedures;
  • Good knowledge of proper grammatical usage and punctuation;
  • Good knowledge of business vocabulary;
  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
  • Ability to design complex formats and layouts for work assignments;
  • Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions; accuracy.

 

NOTE:  The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.

 

 

$38,565-$42,861/year
Maintenance Mechanic (Electrician)

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

This position involves skilled electrical work in the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment.  General supervision is received from a higher level supervisor with considerable leeway allowed for planning the details of the work.  Direct supervision may be exercised over a variety of skilled and non-skilled employees.  The incumbent does related work as required.

 

Typical Work Activities:

  • Leads in the installation and repair of electrical light and power equipment in buildings and related facilities;
  • Installs, maintains and repairs electric motors, pumps, and generators;
  • Installs and repairs fixtures, switches, lamps, etc;
  • Repairs and adjusts circuit breakers and regulators by replacing work parts and repairing burned out contacts;
  • Inspects and repairs wiring, cables, indicators, and control systems;
  • Inspects and repairs a variety of electrical equipment as assigned;
  • Keeps an inventory of all tools used in electrical work;
  • Prepares requisitions for electrical tools and equipment;
  • May perform various groundskeeper activities;
  • May perform other skilled maintenance activities;
  • May supervise the work of subordinates on a work project;
  • May operate a truck or other automotive equipment;
  • Performs a variety of related duties as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities:

  • Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and accident precautions of the trade and of the design, construction, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical instruments, apparatus, and equipment; working knowledge of mechanical drawing; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches; ability to comprehend and follow oral instructions; ability to work with low and high potential circuits; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

 

 

$53,555-$56,817/year

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District’s recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender.  This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.