Substitute Clerk

Substitute Clerk

Vancouver Public Schools District Wide – Vancouver, Washington. Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5798617
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 11, 2027 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Jul 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Salary: $18.87 Hourly
• Position Type: Day Shift

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

Open Roster

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

• Possess a high school degree or comparable equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of job-related experience demonstrating ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions, or
• Documented credits from an accredited university, college, community college, or business school may be used to fulfill or help fulfill the one (1) year of job‑related experience. Forty‑five (45) quarter or thirty (30) semester credits are equivalent to one full year of job‑related experience.
• Recency (prior 10 years) and substance of work experience will be considered.
• Experience demonstrating excellent customer service abilities, interpersonal skills, team‑player attitude, and ability to manage situations.
• Experience demonstrating a high level of attention to, and management of, detailed information.
• Experience demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience demonstrating excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and conflict‑resolution skills and ability to think quickly.
• Experience demonstrating excellent written communication skills and ability to compose and proof correspondence, as needed.
• Experience using Microsoft Office/Suite (including Word and Excel).
• Experience using Microsoft Office/Suite (including Access and PowerPoint) – preferred.
• Skill in working with numbers, mathematical computations, and worksheets.
• Willingness to learn new technology.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in Group Wise, Absence Management, Pagemaker or similar desktop publishing programs, and Student Information System through Skyward – preferred.

• Ability to interpret written/oral directives and apply district rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to understand, recognize, and protect highly confidential information.
• Ability to operate office machines and equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Ability to advance and adapt with technological changes and work with program applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, business and community groups, and/or other members of the public.
• Ability to establish, manage, and maintain accurate files and records for district reports.
• Ability to coordinate, review, and direct staff, students, parents, and/or volunteers while maintaining effective working relationships.

• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements.

• Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Answer telephone, take messages, forward calls and direct visitors.
• Assist with the clerical tasks associated with student absenteeism/discipline, including contacting parents of chronically absent students and discipline issues.
• Communicate frequently with attendance clerk/discipline clerk, enrollment clerk/teachers and administrators when students have met maximum days, etc.
• Track parent contacts and communications (oral and written) to improve attendance, discipline and follow‑up discipline.
• Access SIS for data‑mining purposes to provide counselors and teachers with relevant student information.
• Secure building during safety drills as requested.
• Assist with organizing and scheduling parent/teacher/student fall and spring…