This is a journey-level position responsible for the performance of moderately complex account keeping and clerical duties. The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves the application of account keeping principles and practices and other clerical functions. The class differs from that of Account Clerk by virtue of either performing more complex account keeping duties or the supervision of employees performing routine account keeping. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee with leeway allowed in the completion of work assignments. Direct supervision may be exercised over employees performing routine account keeping duties.

• Good knowledge of basic account keeping necessary for the processing of recurring transactions in accounts receivable and/or accounts payable, such as claims and vouchers;
• Good knowledge of office practices necessary for interfacing with staff and the public, processing workflow, and filing and retrieving information;
• Knowledge of software packages for word processing to produce memos and letters and spreadsheets and data base management to track information and produce reports;
• Knowledge of computational skills to process and reconcile vouchers, verify calculations and balance accounts;
• Knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of supervision;
• Ability to learn and work within agency procedures and guidelines;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in tracking sources of errors and in using established guidelines to determine the necessary corrective action;
• Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.         

Minimum Qualifications:      

EITHER:          (A) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years of full-time

                        work experience maintaining financial accounts and records;

OR:                 (B) Completion of two years (30 credits are equal to one year) of college, business school or other post high               

                        school training which included four courses in account keeping or bookkeeping;

OR:                 (C) An equivalent combination of the training and experience between the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Civil Service Eligibility Required

This position, which falls in the unclassified service, assists a certified school teacher by providing instructional and support services directly to students. The incumbent, depending on assignment, may perform such duties as leading small groups in exercises, re-teaching or reinforcing concepts to individuals or groups, catching students up with the class after absences, leading computer labs, or assisting students with social adjustment to the school setting. This position differs from Teacher Aide by virtue of its direct contact with students in activities which are instructional, corrective or evaluative in nature. The work is performed under the general supervision of a certified school teacher or other professional staff.

Requirements:

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred;
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff and administrators;
• Knowledge/experience in secondary education preferred;
• Knowledge/experience in supporting diverse learner needs preferred;
• Familiar with NYS teaching standards and teaching practices.

NYS Teaching Assistant Certification Required

Compensation per BPA Contract

This work involves responsibility for the performance of routine classroom duties and non-professional tasks to assist teachers in the classroom.  Duties include performance of mechanical functions such as managing records and materials, attending to students’ physical needs, helping students with clothing, monitoring students, having students line up, distributing and collecting papers.  Specific tasks will vary depending on the grade level to which an incumbent is assigned.

Requirements:

• High School graduate/GED;
• NYS Fingerprinting clearance required;
• Prior experience preferred.

Civil Service Eligibility Required

The Beacon City School District seeks candidates who are NYS Certified and/or who are currently enrolled as an Education Major in an accredited College or University to provide instruction in all subject areas to the District’s Elementary, Middle and High Schools on a per diem needed basis.  Must have the knowledge and the ability to use various virtual platforms as needed in relation to the position.

 Daily compensation rates:

• Non-certified substitutes: $90/day

• NYS certified substitutes: $115/day

• Retired Beacon Teachers’ Association substitutes: $125/day