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Substitute Clerical Personnel

ESS

Substitute Clerical Personnel

An ESS substitute clerical personnel provides administrative and other support to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the office or department and promotes a safe and orderly environment for students. Substitute clerical personnel are also known as secretaries, clerks, administrative assistants, and receptionists.

Responsibilities
  • Perform office routines, including answering the phones and intercom system, taking and conveying messages, and distributing mail
  • Greet, assist, and direct students and visitors who come into the office
  • Assist in planning school events and activities
  • Maintain documents, files, and records; ensure absolute confidentiality of information
  • Type, prepare, distribute, file, and/or mail various correspondence
For a complete job description of a substitute clerical personnel, click here .

Qualifications
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
  • Valid NJ criminal history letter
  • Negative tuberculosis test required prior to start of employment

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.


ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.


ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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