Position:                 Substitute Secretary

Term:                     9 Months/As Needed

Classification:          Classified/Non-Exempt

Location:                District Wide

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, clerical experience

Supervisory:            No

General Expectations:

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Complies with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively.
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district, state, or federal guidelines.

 Essential Functions:

• Greeting visitors to the building
• Answering incoming phone calls and directing as needed
• Assist with general school office duties
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

Conditions and environment resemble that of a typical school office.

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.