What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Secretary - 2026-2027 School Year position at Newton Community School District?
Position: Substitute Building Secretary
Location: Newton Community School District
Substitute Hourly Wage: $15.50/hour
Job Description: See attached
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma with secretarial and college experience preferred.
- Proficient in written and oral communication, strong technology skills, and such qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Exemplary organizational skills and ability to carry through multiple tasks in meeting deadlines.
- Self-motivated and self-starter person with strong interpersonal skills. Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.
- Willing and able to adapt to change. Grace and composure in adverse situations.
- Trustworthy with confidential material.
To apply for this position please complete the online application and upload a cover letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.
- The Human Resources Office will receive notification that the application has been submitted for processing.
- HR will then send the DCI Background check form to the applicant.
- Upon approval from DCI, applicant will receive information about the substitute onboarding process.
- Please upload a cover letter with your application addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.
Position Information: Substitute employees will be notified of available substitute assignments on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent staff. Hours and the frequency of assignments will vary depending on district staffing needs, employee absences, and the substitute's availability.
Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of the Newton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, 1302 1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, (641) 792-5809, seloverl@newton.k12.ia.us .
NCSD Website: https://www.newtoncsd.org/
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