School Secretary I (Bilingual Spanish/English)

 BILINGUAL SCHOOL SECRETARY I (Spanish/English)
(Milwaukee Public Schools)

THE DUTIES: The Milwaukee Public Schools (Milwaukee Board of School Directors) employs Bilingual School Secretary I's in school and departmental offices throughout the City of Milwaukee. Under supervision, Bilingual School Secretary I's perform a wide variety of duties, which may be in English or Spanish, in such areas as enrollment, student records, student transportation, payroll, lunch program, field trips, supplies and the handling of cash. These duties require frequent contact and interaction with parents, students, and other school district staff.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to type at a minimum of 45 words per minute.
2. Fluency in reading, writing and speaking both English and Spanish languages.
3. A minimum of one year word processing or spreadsheet experience.
   • NOTE: Computer software training may be considered in lieu of word processing/spreadsheet experience.
4. Residence in the City of Milwaukee at time of application and throughout employment.
5. Graduation from high school or successful completion of high school equivalency or G.E.D. tests is desirable.

THE CURRENT SALARY RANGE IS:

• $20,684 to $27,840 annually (10 MONTH)
• $24,938 to $33,522 annually (12 MONTH)

Milwaukee Public Schools provide excellent fringe benefits.

THE EXAMINATION will be job related and will include a qualifying training and experience questionnaire, a written test of clerical aptitude, and a performance test of typing skills. Candidates must receive a minimum qualifying rating on each part of the examination. The minimum typing speed needed to qualify is 45 wpm. Typing tests will be given on a computer keyboard.

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Written Test 5 Typing Test 1

This is a continuous examination. Examinations will be given as often as necessary to meet the needs of Milwaukee Public Schools. All candidates will be notified of the date, time and place of the examination. Persons placed on an eligible list will remain on the list for 1 year ONLY. Persons not accepted to an examination or removed from an eligible list may file a written appeal (including the basis upon which the appeal is made) which must be received by the City Service Commission no later than ten calendar days after the rejection notice was mailed.

#07-013 – KV (TK) 1/17/07

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

1. Complete the Job Application in one of the following formats.   NOTE: A resume may not be substituted for the application.    NOTE:  You may use one (1) application to apply for:  Office Assistant I, Office Assistant I (MPD), Office Assistant I (Bilingual), School Secretary I, and School Secretary I (Bilingual).
   • Microsoft Word: Type directly onto this document. Click here to download the application.
   • Adobe PDF: Click here to download and print the application. If completing by hand, please use black ink only.
2. Conviction records must be listed on the application. Click here for more information.
3. Submit a signed, hard copy of the application to the following address.  Do not email or fax the application.

• Dept. of Employee Relations
  200 E. Wells St., Room 706
  Milwaukee WI 53202-3515
• OR , drop off the application materials in City Hall, Room 706, weekdays from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (CST); click here for City holidays.

• For more information about City of Milwaukee employment and benefits, click here (PDF document).  The fringe benefits listed on page 2 are City of Milwaukee benefits.  Benefits provided by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are comparable though not identical.  MPS employees receive 3 weeks paid vacation after one year of service.

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