Substitute Secretarial/Clerical

Spokane Public Schools•Various Locations - Spokane, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Applications are being taken for Secretarial/Clerical substitutes. Clerical testing is required. This position is on-call with no guarantee of hours and no benefits are offered. Secretarial/Clerical substitutes work when schools are open and will be called to work at all locations within Spokane Public Schools, so reliable transportation is important. Few, if any, substitute jobs are available during the summer months.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
High school diploma or GED.
Some secretarial/clerical work experience.
Accurately type 40 words per minute.
Ability to work at cashier-type tasks.
Ability to prepare accurate statistical reports.
Ability to communicate orally and handle telephone inquiries.
Good basic office skills in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Demonstrated ability in use of Windows, WordPerfect or MS Word
Demonstrated ability to work positively and efficiently with a diverse group of students, staff, and community in a confidential manner.
Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Nice To Haves

Spreadsheet programs experience preferred.
Previous experience working with various database programs helpful.

Responsibilities

Answering phones
Word processing
Data entry
Medication aide
Dealing with emergency situations
Helping administrators, staff, office managers, and other secretaries with secretarial or clerical needs
Dealing with parents, students, staff, phones, and other duties at one time

Benefits

Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
Vision and Dental plan options
Standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Long-Term Disability insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
Lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
DRS Deferred Compensation Program
403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.