Substitute Secretary

Job Title

This position will involve working as a substitute/on-call secretary to assist in buildings or District Office. The positions will be varied, and may include answering telephones, greeting visitors, providing clerical assistance, and performing other job-related duties as assigned. All duties of the position will be performed within the scope of Kiona-Benton City School District policies and procedures, including punctuality.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to:
• be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative; follow directions; model appropriate behavior; demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward working with students, staff, visitors, and parents; maintain composure in difficult situations; value the confidential nature of sensitive information.
• Physically able to lift 25-35 lbs as required.
• Successful experience working in an office environment.
• Demonstrated clerical skills, training and/or experience in using computers and other technology applications.
• Ability to follow directions in all situations.
• Must be able and available to work Monday-Friday.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, crouch or kneel, bend and twist, and talk/hear conversations and other sounds.

Application Procedure

In-District staff must apply online by 3:00 p.m. on or before the position closing date or until filled. Out-of-District applicants must also complete an online application and provide all required documentation. All hires are subject to a satisfactory criminal background check.

The Kiona-Benton City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kiona-Benton City School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX Officer, Title II and Section 504 Coordinator, the District Special Services Director, at 1105 Dale Ave., Benton City, WA 99320; contact number View phone number on click.appcast.io. A copy of the district's appeal/grievance procedure is available upon request from the District Office (WAC 392-190-060). Verification of identity, United States work authorization, and Washington State Patrol/Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint process must be completed before employment commences (pursuant to RCW 28A.400) Candidate selected will be employed on a temporary basis subject to completion of the background check.