Tax Collector

Cooperstown Central School District • Cooperstown, New York • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jun 2, 2026


  • Position Type:
      Support Staff/Tax Collector
  • Date Posted:
      6/1/2026
  • Location:
      Cooperstown Central School
    •   TAX COLLECTOR
    The Cooperstown Central School District is seeking qualified candidates for an Internal Tax Collector.  This is a twelve (12) month position, actively collecting 3.5 months, work is performed beyond your school day.  Compensation is $5,000 stipend.
    This position is appointed annually by the Board of Education and shall be covered by a bond.  It shall be the responsibility of the District Tax Collector to perform the following duties:
     
    1. Post the required Notice of the period of tax collection;
     
    1. Prepares and mails tax notices;
     
    1. Uses suitable printed tax receipt forms as prescribed by the State Tax Commission;
     
    1. Collects taxes in the amount of the warrant, upon the issuance of the tax warrant by the Board of Education and penalty fees in accordance with the terms of such warrant;
     
    1. Turns over daily to the School District Treasurer all money collected by virtue of any tax list and warrant issued;
     
    1. Submits a report, certified by him/her to the Board of Education, showing the amount of taxes and fees collected along with the unpaid listing.  The combination of taxes collected and uncollected shall equal the amount of the warrant;
     
    1. Turns over to the County Treasurer, prior to November 15, a list on unpaid taxes; and,
     
    1. Carries out such other duties of the position as prescribed in the Education Law, Real Property Tax Law or as established by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
     
    Training will be provided to the successful candidate.  Interested candidates should submit their application on Frontline by July 21, 2025

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