School Secretary

Substitute School Secretary Supervisor: Building Administrator Job Classification: Secretary FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly wage: $18.00 The Fort Dodge Community School District serves over 3,600 students in one early learning center, four elementary schools, one new middle school and one high school. We are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for our students and drawing on our experience. We accomplish our goals by treating others with respect, compassion and integrity. We aim to attract, develop, and retain the best people by creating a stimulating, fun, and open work culture that promotes personal development and work/life balance. We reward competitively, celebrate successes and support employee growth in current and future roles. Position Purpose The substitute secretary provides clerical office support in a school office or department on an on-call, as-needed basis. Essential Functions Performs a variety of clerical tasks as assigned by the building administrators. Provide customer service to students, parents, staff and community including answer phone, greet and direct visitors, resolve conflict, disseminate information, etc. Operate a variety of office equipment. Sort and distribute mail (internal and external) Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Prepare and process various district documents to meet district, state and/or federal regulations. Perform data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, and a database functions as requested. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Perform related duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone. Qualification Profile High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates degree with course work in business, math, word processing, office procedures and record keeping preferred. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Amount of Time Physical Activity Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%) Mobility x - - Bend x - - Talk - x - Hear - - x Operate Computer - - x Stationary Position - - x Balance x - - Lift Up to 20 pounds x - - Operate Motor Vehicle - - - WORKING CONDITIONS: Amount of Time Working Conditions Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%) District Office Hours - - x Indoors - - x Evenings x - - Weekends x - - It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices.