Substitute secretary - school

Substitute Secretary

Title: Substitute Secretary

Department: William Marvin Bass Elementary

Salary Grade: Substitute Pay Schedule

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Site/Location: William Marvin Bass Elementary

Reports to: Department Administrator

Date: 11/18/2025

Position Summary

Performs a variety of clerical, bookkeeping and administrative support functions in a school setting and other related work as required by the principal.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and executes special assignments and tasks under only general supervision. Serves as receptionist for school visitors and students, delivers messages, refers visitors and students to proper personnel. Prepares memos, lists, reports, correspondence and other materials from directives or responds directly to general inquiries as requested. Assists with programs regarding operation of office equipment. Keeps accurate records, collects data and prepares reports as required. Is tactful and courteous with all school personnel, students and visitors and maintains up-to-date office areas. Maintains the confidentiality of reports, records and personal experiences of a private nature regarding students, school employees and patrons. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or his/her designee.

Lynchburg City Schools Competencies

Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning

Education and Experience

The candidate must have completed high school and/or equivalent. It is strongly preferred that the candidate possess an associate's or bachelor's degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Prior experience working with children, preferred. Prior experience with Google and Microsoft Office, preferred. Prior office experience, preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Status: Open

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