SUBSTITUTE, SECRETARIAL/CLERICAL - Spokane School District : Job Details

Description

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.

* SALARY: $19.07620 per hour DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

* HOURS PER DAY: Varies

* ON-CALL POSITION.

* NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS.

Responsibilities

Please note that there is no training associated with this substitute position, so good experience in a multi-task environment is essential. Some aspects of the position include 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. Secretarial/clerical work at school sites are extremely busy and hectic - you may be required to deal with parents, students, staff, phones, and other duties at one time. Flexibility and ability to deal with many situations going on at one time is required.

Qualifications

* 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; spreadsheet programs experience preferred.

* Previous experience working with various database programs helpful.

* Demonstrated ability towork 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.

Additional Information

* Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

* Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreements as negotiated.

* Benefits Highlights:

* The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Programadministers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).

* 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, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).

* Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.

* School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.

* Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.

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* A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

* Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

* Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, [email protected] 509-###-####

* Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, [email protected] 509-###-####

* Other district contacts:

* ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, [email protected] 509.###.####

* Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, [email protected] 509-###-####

* Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, [email protected] 509-###-####

* Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, [email protected] 509-###-####

* Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

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