Guest Substitute Secretarial/Clerical Aide

$29,120 - $31,200/Yr

Community Unit School District 200 - Wheaton, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Wheaton, IL

Educational Services

About the position

Community Unit School District 200 is seeking Substitute Secretarial/Clerical Aides to provide essential administrative and secretarial services within the school office. This role is crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of the office, which supports students, parents, and staff. The position is under the direct supervision of the building Administrator and involves overseeing office activities, managing confidential information, and ensuring that the office runs efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Substitute Aide will be responsible for a variety of tasks that require independent judgment, planning, prioritization, and organization of a diversified workload. Candidates must be prepared to work on an on-call basis, stepping in as needed to temporarily replace a building secretary. Consistency and reliability in availability are key, as substitutes are expected to be present on a daily basis when called upon. Additionally, selected candidates will need to undergo a physical examination and pass a criminal background check before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial services for the school office.
• Oversee office activities in support of services provided to students, parents, and staff.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload independently.
• Work effectively with students and the public.

Requirements

• A positive, professional attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively deal with conflict.
• Excellent technical skills, including knowledge of web, software, and database applications (e.g., Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides).
• Good organizational skills with the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to multi-task and work with multiple interruptions.