School Clerk I and School Clerk II Pre-Qualification Opening

Company: San Diego Unified School District
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications to become pre-qualified for the position(s) of School Clerk I and/or School Clerk II . This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. This application process will establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for the School Clerk I , and/or School Clerk II position (s). Please review this entire posting for important detailed information related to the pre-qualification process. Once on a list, pre-qualified candidates will be required to submit an online application to site-specific job posting(s) when open and accepting applications. OVERVIEW: San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. BASIC FUNCTION: School Clerk I and School Clerk II assumes primary responsibility for one or more clerical functions as assigned in an elementary or secondary school. To view the detailed position description for School Clerk I , click here To view the detailed position description for School Clerk II , click here VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS: Working Location: Various sites within the District The District covers a large portion of San Diego County. Refer to the District Area Map at this Link and make sure to identify any and all specific area(s) you are interested in working in. The area(s) you identify in your application will be used for any future vacancies filled using the eligiblity list from this recruitment. Salary School Clerk I will be paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade 026. School Clerk II will be paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade 030. OTBS Salary Schedule . Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents. Vacancies that require the incumbent to be Bilingual will be noted. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential. TRANSFER REQUESTS: If you are currently working in either job title as a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead, complete a Transfer Request Form . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: School Clerk I Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to one year of recent, full-time equivalent, paid office-clerical experience. One school year (ten full-time equivalent months) is acceptable. School Clerk II Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to two years of recent, full-time equivalent, paid increasingly responsible office-clerical experience. Two school years (twenty full-time equivalent months) are acceptable. NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application. Licenses and Other Requirements: School Clerk I - Typing/keyboarding certificate at a net, corrected speed of 25 words per minute (*). School Clerk II - Typing/keyboarding certificate at a net, corrected speed of 40 words per minute (*). (*) NOTE: Classifications that requires that incumbents be skilled in typing/keyboarding at a designated minimum words per minute will require that the applicant certify in writing that they have such skills. Demonstrated proficiency will be expected during the probationary period for the class. A typing certificate is not required and a typing test will not be given . APPLICATION INFORMATION: Pre-Qualification Key Points Candidates need only apply once for their application to be reviewed. One-time application and exam process per pre-qualified position title(s). For a list of pre-qualification job titles and related information, click here Applications will be screened for the minimum job requirements at the highest level they are qualified for. Candidates whose application demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position(s) will advance to the next step in the exam process. Based on the minimum job requirements and passing exam score(s), successful candidates will be placed on the appropriate pre-qualified list. Eligibility will be for a duration of one year. Once on a list, pre-qualified candidates will be required to submit an online application to site-specific job posting(s) when open and accepting applications. If your prequalification status expired, this is your opportunity to get pre-qualified again. We encourage you to become pre-qualified for multiple position titles. Please apply to all pre-qualified postings that interest you. Look for the postings that contain Pre-Qualified Pool in the Job Title. For more information review the Pre-Qualification Pools Information Page and Pre-Qualification FAQ . Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments. Paper applications are not accepted. Answer all application questions The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section. Attach required documents (PDF format recommended) Attach Verfication of Education. Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include: Copy of a degree or official transcript Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers, please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation . Additional Documents (Optional) Cover Letter / Letter of Intent A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the additional application questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. Letters of Recommendation Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application. Examination Process The examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicant's education, work history, and responses to the application questions. Only applicants whose application packet demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position will be considered qualified and advance in the process. Some positions require applicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: a multiple-choice, oral, written, or performance exam specific to the position. NOTE: Most exams are conducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. For these exams, access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes. Exam information by Job Title linked here ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net . The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact: Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net

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