West Seneca Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate for the following opening in the Continuing Education Department: Senior Clerk Typist (NY HELPS) This is a 12-month position. **The NY HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program Statewide) is a New York State program that allows civil service agencies to hire qualified permanent employees quickly and without requiring them to take a competitive civil service exam. It was created to help agencies fill critical vacancies by streamlining the appointment process, though candidates must still meet all other minimum qualifications for the job. Approximate hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday–Friday 12-month positions receive paid holidays, sick & personal days, earn vacation time, are eligible for health and dental insurance and membership in the NYS Retirement System. Job Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, including or supplemented by a course in typing (see Note 1) and one (1) year of office clerical experience (see Notes 2 & 3). NOTE 1: One year of office clerical experience, which included typing, may be substituted for the required typing course. NOTE 2: Completion of a one (1) year or longer post high school secretarial course, which included typing, may be substituted for the required experience. Additional office clerical experience which included typing, may be substituted for the required experience. Additional office clerical experience which included typing, beyond the one-year requirement, may be substituted for high school on a year- for- year basis NOTE 3: Verifiable part time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements. Application Deadline:02/17/2026 Civil Service Title: Senior Clerk Typist (NY HELPS)