Substitute School Secretary

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the principal or other administrator, to provide clerical, secretarial and administrative assistance to school administrators at a school site, conveying information regarding school functions and procedures; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees.

4 - 7.5 per day

$13.35 per hour

• Prepares, copies and distributes notices, memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of informing school employees regarding activities, events or other work‑related matters.
• Assists visitors to the office, including students, parents, substitute teachers, and others.
• Answers telephone calls, and provides information and assistance to callers.
• Distributes incoming mail appropriately; sends outgoing mail.
• Evaluates situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents and employees, providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.

Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.

• Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job‑related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of office management procedures.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

• Graduation from high school.
• Successful completion of computer test.
• Successful experience with office management preferred.

Non‑exempt