Substitute Secretary Job at TopekaPublicSchools in Topeka

Reports To: School’s Main Office

Position Purpose: To effectively maintain overall operations of the school's office while the permanent secretary is absent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma
2. Typing & word processing skills of 45+ words per minute
3. Ability to relate well with students, staff, parents, & community members
4. Skill in office management & coordination desirable
5. Ability to operate office machines; Ability to work extensively with computer/word processor
6. Ability to handle pressure/stress and ambiguity; ability to hold confidences

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Works extensively in receiving, welcoming, referring, and communicating with parents, students, staff, school district personnel, and community members. Places & receives telephone calls and maintains a schedule of appointments. Assignments vary by location. May be asked to type correspondence including reports, newsletters, memos. May be asked to maintain a regular and/or confidential filing system. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and/or associate principal. Performs varied related office duties associated with a busy, hectic, productive, & smoothly-run environment.