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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Sr. Account Clerk03212025DO/BO

SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK - FULL TIME

12 MONTH POSITION 

SALARY:  $39,784. - $42,569.

HOURS:   37.5 hours/week

LOCATION: District Offices (Business Office)

START DATE: As soon as possible

***Interviews to be held on Monday 4/7/2025- Qualified candidates will be contacted via email on 4/3 or 4/4 to select a time slot***

DESCRIPTION / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Civil service competitive position - Eligible candidate on a SR. ACCOUNT CLERK (TYPIST) list OR eligible for transfer   preferred.
  • Provisional appointment if the above requirement is not met. Will be required to take a civil service competitive exam at the next available date. 
  • Please see attached Senior Account Clerk Civil Service Job Description for more information
  • Must be fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education (see attached)
  • Experience with Google platform and Wincap preferred
  • Detail oriented/Organized
  • Good written and oral communications
  • Ability to communicate effectively/cooperatively with others

Typical work activities include but not limited to:

  • Maintains accounts and/or records in connection with the fiscal affairs of jurisdiction; 
  • Classifies a variety of receipt and disbursements; and distributes items according to prescribed codes; 
  • Prepares and processes vouchers for payment; prepares requisitions for purchasing; reviews and checks records and reports for accuracy;
  • Compiles data for financial and statistical reports and prepares financial reports, statements and records;
  • Maintains a variety of office records and files by posting, and filing, such as office accounts, maps and reports;
  • May occasionally type such material as correspondence, memoranda, reports, purchase orders,lists, tabulations, payrolls and stencils;
  • Provides support and training to district employees on financial software
  • Assists non public schools with state aid purchasing

 

Application Procedure:

ON-LINE APPLICATIONS - Please complete a School Related Personnel application at amherstschools.recruitfront.com for this job posting.  Be sure to apply to this specific job posting once you complete your School Related Personnel application.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only submit a letter of interest with a current resume to:

Mrs. Laura Bosinski
Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations

 

 APPLICATIONS CONTINUALLY ACCEPTED.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOLS!

 

Amherst Schools

$39,784. - $42,569.
Teaching Assistants - Substitutes3300024069

TEACHING ASSISTANTS - SUBSTITUTES

SALARY:  $18.50/hour 

START DATE:  Applications accepted continuously

  • TEACHING ASSISTANTS MUST HAVE TEACHING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION OR NYS TEACHER CERTIFICATION
  • MUST BE FINGERPRINTED THROUGH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO START DATE (fingerprint procedure)

JOB SUMMARY: A Teaching Assistant assists with instruction and classroom management under the supervision of the classroom teacher.   Assists in conducting classroom activities that enhance the opportunity to develop skills within and outside the classroom.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES need only submit a letter of interest and current resume.

OTHER APPLICANTS: APPLY @ amherstschools.recruitfront.com.  NOTE: Be sure to apply to this specific job posting after you complete the Teacher/Admin application.

NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE--SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Thank you for your interest in Amherst Central Schools!

Amherst Schools

$18.50/hour
Laborer Substitute3300025929

LABORER SUBSTITUTE

SALARY:  $15.00/hour.

HOURS:    VARIES

DESCRIPTION / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education (required for new employees) - fingerprint procedure
  • Ability to communicate effectively/cooperatively with others/Team player
  • Punctual/good work ethic

Typical work activities:

  • Cleans and services buildings by sweeping, mopping offices, classrooms, bathrooms, etc.
  • Waxes and buffs floors
  • Performs minor maintenance on building fixtures and equipment
  • Picks up and disposes of trash
  • Assists with outside work such as sweeping, shoveling snow, etc.
  • Loads and unloads trucks
  • Ability to left medium weights. Ability to perform routine maintenance and mechanical work

Application Procedure:

ON-LINE APPLICATIONS - Please complete a School Related Personnel application at amherstschools.recruitfront.com for this job posting.  Be sure to apply to this specific job posting once you complete your School Related Personnel application.

Please address your cover letter to:

Mr. Mark Rampado
Director of Facilities III

 

 APPLICATIONS CONTINUALLY ACCEPTED.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOLS!

 

Amherst Schools

$15.00/hour
School Nurse Substitute3300014080

SCHOOL NURSE SUBSTITUTE - Applications accepted continuously

Please make sure to complete an application at www.amherstschools.recruitfront.com for this job posting.

SALARY:  $26.06/Hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a valid RN license - valid RN license MUST be scanned in and attached to your application.
  • Must be/get fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education) PRIOR to start of employment (fingerprint procedures - service code: 14ZGR7 )
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification
  • Confidentiality
  • Able to follow District procedures and guidelines for health care and medications
  • Administering student medications and completing required paperwork
  • Excellent communication and telephone skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective in handling emergencies
  • Working knowledge of office equipment
  • Flexible 
  • Strong work ethics
  • Professional
  • Kind, caring and patient working with students, parents and staff

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUAL BASIS.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX, E-MAIL OR SEND HARD COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.  THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION.

Thank you for your interest in Amherst Central Schools!

Amherst Schools

$26.06/hour
Food Service Helper Substitute3300013929

FOOD SERVICE HELPER SUBSTITUTE

Salary: $15.00/hour 

Assists in the preparation and service of food, in the cleaning of kitchen equipment and does related work as required.  Experience in school food service and/or quantity cooking preferred.  Reports to the Cook Manager.

An excellent choice for parents who are returning to the work force!  We offer a family friendly work schedule - get your children off to school and be home to greet them! 

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds
  • Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
  • Dependability
  • Must be/get fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education PRIOR to start of employment (fingerprint procedure)

Please address cover letter to:

Mrs. Tracey Ogilvie
School Lunch Manager


APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUAL BASIS @ www.amherstschools.recruitfront.com.  Choose "Amherst Central" as a school of interest.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOLS!

 

Amherst Schools

$15.00/hour
SPECIAL ED TEACHER AIDE & LUNCH MONITOR SUBSTITUTE-ACCEPTED CONTINUOUSLY3300013379

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AIDE & LUNCH MONITOR SUBSTITUTES

Salary:  $16.00/hour 

Hours:  3.8 - 6.5 hours/day

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma
  • Experience working with children in a school setting preferred
  • Must be/get fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education PRIOR to start of employment (click on fingerprint procedures)


APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUAL BASIS.  On-line applications ONLY @ www.amherstschools.recruitfront.com.  

Please address your cover letter to:

Mr. Michael J. Belle-Isle
Assistant Superintendent for
Student and Staff Services

PLEASE DO NOT FAX, E-MAIL OR SEND HARD COPIES OF YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS. THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION.  No phone inquiries please. 

Thank you for your interest in Amherst Central Schools!

Amherst Schools

$16.00/hour
Substitute Teacher (Non- Certified)3300021540

PER-DIEM SUBSTITUTES (NON-CERTIFIED)

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED CONTINOUSLY.

Non-certified applicants for teaching substitute positions should have at minimum:

  • Bachelors degree
  • Classroom teaching experience preferred
  • Will only be allowed to work for 90 days/year per NYS Education Law through the COVID-19 pandemic; otherwise, 40 days/year.
  • All positions must be fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education before employment processing (see attached)

Salary for non-certified substitutes: $120/day

NOTE:  The district withholds the right to change substitute placements in the event of an emergency.

Please do not fax, e-mail or send hard copies of your application materials.  These items should be attached to your on-line application. 
 

NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE--SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Thank you for your interest in Amherst Central Schools!

                                                                   Amherst Schools                 

$120/day
Substitute Teacher3300011233

PER-DIEM TEACHER SUBSTITUTES

ALL CERTIFICATION AREAS NEEDED - APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED CONTINOUSLY.

  • Certified - must possess a valid NYS teaching certification
  • Classroom teaching experience
  • All positions must be fingerprinted through the NYS Department of Education before employment processing (see attached)

 Salary:  $140 for certified substitutes  ; 

Non-certified applicants for teaching substitute positions should have at minimum:

  • Bachelors degree
  • Classroom teaching experience
  • Will only be allowed to work for 40 days/year per NYS Education Law.

Salary for non-certified substitutes: $120/day - NON-CERTIFIED SUBS SHOULD APPLY UNDER JOB #3300021540 - Non Certified Teacher

NOTE:  The district withholds the right to change substitute placements in the event of an emergency.

Please make sure to complete an application at https://amherstschools.recruitfront.com for this job posting #3300011233 .  

Amherst Schools

Please do not fax, e-mail or send hard copies of your application materials.  These items should be attached to your on-line application. 
Please attach a full copy of your NYS TEACH statement to show valid education, certification and working experience.

NO PHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE--SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOLS!

$140/day

Notice of Non-Discrimination                                                                                                      
The Amherst Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. Further the Amherst Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of religion or creed, sexual orientation, military status, genetic status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal non-discrimination laws. Inquiries about this policy and grievance procedures should be addressed to: Michael Belle-Isle, Assistant Superintendent for Student and Staff Services, 55 Kings Highway, Amherst, NY 14226.

 

AMHERST
CENTRAL SCHOOLS