Syracuse City School District

Information Aide - Central Registration Center

Syracuse City School District  •  Syracuse, NY (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

Location: Central Registration Center

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for directing visitors to governmental offices and giving information concerning business conducted by those government agencies. This is routine work involved in giving directions and answering questions relating to the location or nature of business of governmental agencies. Employees in this class must be courteous in dealing with the public and be able to give verbally information clearly. Employees in this class do not exercise supervision.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

  • Gives information verbally to the public regarding the location and function of government agencies.
  • May give information to the public over the telephone regarding the location and function of government agencies.
  • May place and receive telephone calls and route information as necessary.
  • May act as messenger for governmental agencies.
  • May maintain bulletin boards and furnish offices and meeting rooms as necessary with supplies.
  • May perform routine, elementary clerical tasks while stationed as information aide.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Good knowledge of functions and layout of government offices to which assigned.
  • Ability to give information verbally.
  • Ability to relate well with the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - None

WORKING HOURS: This position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This position in nonexempt.
SALARY/COMPENSATION: The current starting hourly rate for this position is $20.75 per the Unit 9 contractual agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.
  • City Residents are encouraged to apply!
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Syracuse City School District

About Syracuse City School District

Syracuse City School District (SCSD) is 'On the Rise!' We serve a richly diverse student body – our students speak over 70 languages, and 4 in 5 are low-income – and we believe every single student deserves a vibrant education. That’s why we’re going all in to make Syracuse the most-improved urban district in America. It won’t be easy, but it’s exciting. If you’re energized by our ambitious goals, and by the challenge of charting a new future for Syracuse, join us.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Syracuse, NY
Year Founded
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