Bellevue School District - Bellevue, WA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time
Bellevue, WA
Educational Services

About the position

The Substitute School Secretary position at Bellevue School District is designed to provide essential secretarial support to various work groups within the district. The primary responsibilities include answering phones, serving as a receptionist, performing word processing and data entry, maintaining files and records, and preparing materials for distribution. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations within the school environment, particularly during times when regular staff are absent. The position requires a commitment to customer service and the ability to interact positively with students, staff, and the public. In addition to the core secretarial duties, the Substitute School Secretary will be responsible for maintaining a variety of records and files, gathering information for reports, and assisting with special projects as needed. The role may also involve providing backup support to other office staff during peak times, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. The position is on-call, meaning that the number of days or hours worked will depend on the absence of contracted teachers, with no specific guarantee of work. The Bellevue School District emphasizes a commitment to equity and diversity, aiming to create a workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of its student population. This commitment is integral to the role, as the Substitute School Secretary will be expected to work with a variety of individuals from different cultural backgrounds and to model cultural competency in all interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Provides secretarial support to work group; performs skilled word processing, data entry and typing; operates a variety of office machines.
  • Answers telephones and assists visitors; provides a variety of customer service and public relations to the public, district staff, and other agencies; answers informational inquiries; takes messages.
  • Maintains a variety of records and files, and gathers information for reports.
  • Prepares, processes and distributes a variety of materials.
  • Performs special projects, such as compiling information for reports.
  • Provides back-up and peak-load assistance to office staff.

Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent and one year of secretarial/clerical experience.
  • Knowledge of customer service procedures.
  • Familiarity with general office machines.
  • Proficiency in word processing software.
  • Correct grammar, spelling and English usage.

Nice-to-haves

  • Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
  • Ability to use or learn the use of spreadsheet and database software.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Effective oral communication skills.

Benefits

  • Rate of pay is $25.08/hour to $30.78/hour.
  • Substitutes are eligible for benefits after working 630 hours in a certain school year.
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