Substitute Secretary

Substitute Secretary

Eaton Community Schools is currently accepting applications for substitute secretary. Applicants must meet other employment requirements. Interested applicants must apply online and include a resume and three letters of reference.

Assists office staff with daily tasks as needed.

Receives and makes telephone calls, receives visitors, exchanges information and directs messages to appropriate personnel.

Receives and routes incoming mail to appropriate personnel.

Maintains office filing system and records including student information records, with direction for building secretary and/or building principal.

Operates equipment (e.g. computer, typewriter, copier, postage meter, etc.)

Orders, sorts, and delivers teacher supplies.

Schedules and reminds building administrator of appointments.

Responds to routine inquiries/complaints or timely refers to appropriate party.

Maintains confidentiality of matters involving individual students and staff.

Assists with sick/injured children in absence of nurse (e.g. takes temperature, applies bandages or ice, disburses prescriptions, assists with soiled clothing, call parents, etc.).

Demonstrates positive relationship with students, staff and parents.

Performs other duties assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge of: Board policies and procedures, building policies and procedures; secretarial techniques and procedures; public relations; scheduling.

Ability to: follow instructions; communicate effectively, maintain files and reports, collect data; schedule.

Skill in: use of computer, typewriter, public address, telephone, fax machine, other office machines.

Occasional: exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, irritating chemicals, unruly children/adults, electrical hazards, inclement weather driving conditions.

As needed on a one year basis. The number of days and hours work will vary depending on district needs.