Substitute Elementary School Secretary

Substitute Secretary

Starting at $16.45 per hour Flexible Hours We offer a monthly incentive of $100.00!

Substitute Pay Rates July 2026 to June 2027

Daily Rates

Position Four Hours and Less Over Four Hours Long-Term Rate (A)

Para Educator Level A (A) $66.00 $132.00 N/A

Harlem Retired $77.00 $154.00 N/A

Para Educator Level A

Para Educator Level B (B) $70.00 $140.00 N/A

Harlem Retired $80.00 $160.00 N/A

Para Educator Level B

Harlem Retired Teacher $90.50 $181.00 $200.00

Teacher/Retired Teacher $78.00 $156.00 $175.00

Hourly Rate for Support Staff Substitutes

Assistants: Bus, Classroom Facilitator, Crossing Guard, Food Service, Starting at $15.40

General Program Aide, Learning Center, Resource, and Supervisory Aide

Custodian $16.75

Registered Nurse $29.50

Secretary Starting at $16.45

Pay Incentives

Support Staff Mobility Incentive (C) $100.00

Teacher's Mobility Incentive (D) $200.00

( A) The Long-Term Substitute Teacher Rate applies to substitute teachers that work in the same teaching position that is 15 consecutive days or more. The Long-Term Sub Rate will be effective on day 15 and will be retroactive to the first day of the assignment. Any break in consecutive days worked will end the Long-Term Sub Rate and 15 days must be reached again to qualify.

(B) Para Educator Level B are Para Educators who spend two or more hours or more of their work day assisting students with more involved needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, lifting/positioning, and/or assisting students in the Learning Lab program. Harlem Retired Support Staff earn $2.50 more per hour.

(C) (D) The Support Staff Mobility Incentive: Substitute working in support staff positions, including Para Educator assignments, may qualify for a monthly mobility incentive. To receive the incentive, you must: Be scheduled in Frontline for every student attendance day during the month, being flexible and willing to accept reassignment to other support staff positions when needed. The incentive is only offered during school (calendar) months with 15 or more student attendance days.

(E) The Teacher's Mobility Incentive is offered to those working as a substitute in teaching positions (you may work as a Para Educator substitute, but at least one day in the month you must sub as a teacher). To receive the incentive, you must: Be scheduled in Frontline for every student attendance day during the month, being flexible and willing to accept reassignment when needed. The incentive is only offered during school (calendar) months with 15 or more student attendance days. Revised 06/30/2026

Harlem Consolidated School District #122

Job Description

Substitute Secretary

Supervisor: Building Administrator (s)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employee Group: At-Will

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent 2. Ability to work effectively with students and adults 3. Word processing and data entry skills desired 4. General knowledge of common office equipment

Terms of Employment

• Schedule by phone or online as needed

Responsibilities

1. Actively support the mission of the school and district.

2. Utilize conscious engagement regarding equity, diversity and inclusion.

3. Represent the Harlem Consolidated School District in a professional manner.

Duties

1. Assist the secretarial staff, answer the telephone, and provide information to parents, district and building personnel, take messages, and direct calls as necessary.

2. Greet visitors, and determine the nature of their inquiries, so visitors and messages are properly directed, and provide directions required to locate personnel.

3. Use computer, typewriter, and other common office equipment including duplicating and distributing needed materials.

4. Assist in the collection of student payments for fees and issue receipts.

5. Sort and distribute U.S. mail and inter-office correspondence.

6. Keep current with best practices and requirements as they relate to your job assignment.

7. Perform such other job related duties and assume such other professional responsibilities as your supervisor may from time to time assign or delegate.

The mission of the Harlem Consolidated School District, as a vital part of the community, is to help diverse learners realize their unlimited potential by providing an educational program dedicated to academic excellence and the development of strong character in a safe and respectful learning environment. Page 1 of 1 Revised: 03/2017