Clerk Typist; Census Clerk

Clerk Typist (Census Clerk)

Newport Public School District – Student Services – Newport, Rhode Island.

Job : 5814209

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Clerk Typist (Census Clerk)

Location: Office of Student Services

Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services or designee

School Year: 2026/2027

To assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the student services office so that regulatory requirements are met in a concise and efficient way.

• Graduation from high school or high school equivalency, including or supplemented by secretarial and/or business training.
• Ability to maintain confidential student and computerized records as required.
• Ability to efficiently use computerized software, to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e‑mail and Internet, etc., and student information systems and RIDE Special Education online Census.
• Must be detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times and communicate well with administrators, staff, parents, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, previous experience, testing, and the interview process.

• Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive office, including frequent contact with staff, students, parents and outside agencies.
• Understands and maintains the highest level of confidentiality in all aspects of this position.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, letters, notices and other miscellaneous items as assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or designee.
• Coordinates with the school bus provider to arrange busing for Special Education students during the school year and Extended School Year. Where possible, solves routine Special Ed transportation problems.
• Handles all student records, including filing, copying, faxing, and mailing, as well as all other clerical duties currently needed in the Student Services Office.
• Maintains accurate census records within the LEA information systems as well as RIDE’s state census.
• Processes student reports using the state census as requested.
• Processes a large volume of incoming correspondence ensuring that copies of pertinent student records are forwarded to school teams.
• Utilizes computer applications software in the performance of daily tasks.
• Performs all other such clerical duties as the Director of Special Education and/or designee may deem appropriate.

Walking, Standing, Stooping, Kneeling, Sitting, Reaching, Lifting (10 pound minimum), Carrying, Keyboarding, Talking, Hearing, Seeing.

• Full-time, twelve-months;
  Salary and benefits in accordance with Support Staff contract.
• Pay Grade 8, 35 hours per week; 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with 1 hour non-paid lunch break.

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Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

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The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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• Newport, Rhode Island 02840
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