Retiree Substitute Secretary Job at Lansing School District in Lansing

Overview

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The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in Lansing, MI. We are committed to providing an excellent education in a safe and nurturing environment and value diverse perspectives, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee attendance records, schoolwide communications, substitute teacher staffing, customer service support, and related administrative tasks.
• Communicate updates, events, and announcements with the entire building community through letters, phone calls, and other mediums.
• Maintain attendance and personnel files for the building community.
• Handle confidential information and materials with discretion.
• Utilize customer service skills when communicating with school visitors, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Schedule meetings as needed for building leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Lansing School District mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with secretarial, business, or commercial coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, filing systems, equipment/computers, and procedures.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, punctuation, and spelling; ability to compose business letters, minutes, reports, charts, and numerical/tabular materials.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Diplomacy, discretion, and judgment in handling information and referring callers.
• Minimum typing speed of 35 WPM; must pass secretarial skills test.
• Previous secretarial experience preferred.
• Professional phone etiquette.

Compensation and Schedule

$14 - $14 per hour

This is a Substitute Secretary Position.

Employment Type and Seniority

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

Application Process

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; all jobs posted for at least 10 days unless noted otherwise.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department should apply to one posting and may indicate other roles of interest in the final question. Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We invite qualified candidates dedicated to educational excellence to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a diverse environment and encourage applicants who will contribute to our mission.

Notes

Additional job responsibilities may be assigned depending on funding sources. The Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you.

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications and is not exhaustive.