What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Administrative Assistant - Long Term Substitute position at Brunswick School Department?
Brunswick Junior High School is seeking a long-term substitute office administrative assistant. This is a 40-hour-a-week position to run for approximately 10 weeks, starting on January 27, 2026.
This position is responsible for items such as purchase orders, requisition submission, time card monitoring, and other duties as described below:
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Extensive knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and machines, and of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
- Skill in using computers and a wide range of software programs.
- Good judgment in making decisions, recognizing established precedents, and resourcefulness in meeting new problems.
- Ability to handle routine administrative detail independently, including the composition of letters and memoranda without dictation.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees, and the public.
- Receives callers frequently with questions, which may be addressed personally or sometimes involve delicate complaint problems.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Maintains confidentiality related to all aspects of student performance and written or oral records.
- Demonstrates a respect for human rights of students.
- Meets and follows all laws and regulations at both the state and federal levels.
- Follows health and safety procedures established by the district.
- Arrives and departs punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage.
- Demonstrates dependability, integrity, and other ethical standards.
- Follows the chain of command for various administrative procedures for students, programs, or personal concerns.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Brunswick School Department does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.