Substitute Administrative Assistant for USD 343

POSITION TITLE: Substutute Administrative Assistant

BUILDING LOCATION: All Attendance Centers at USD 343
PAYMENT RATE: $14.75 hourly rate

CONTRACT DAYS: As needed for substitute coverage in the office.
WORKING HOURS: As needed
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: No

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt position

EVALUATED BY: Administration as needed

PURPOSE: The Administrative Assistant provides office and clerical support to assist with the efficient operation of the school district.  The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the staff, parents and administration of the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license (prefer Kansas).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Health and Tuberculin Certificates on file (after employement offer is made).
• Prior secretarial experience is preferred. 
• Prior bookkeeping and office experience are required.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Display dependability and punctuality in attendance.
• Displays adaptability in new situations,
• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 343.
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students.
• The ability to communicate information to both staff and parents.
• Displays good judgment in decision-making situations.
• Responds positively to constructive suggestions for improvement.
• Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Serves as a role model for children in behavior, appearance, and grooming
• The ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Interacts in a professional manner with other staff members.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• The ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.
• The ability to maintain accurate and organized records and other files as required
• The ability to meet deadlines as assigned
• The ability to assist with the district daycare program as needed.
• Ability to react to changes and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other duties as assigned by the building administrator, and/or Superintendent of Schools
• Specific building duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Explanation:

1. Requires prolonged (roughly 50% of the time) standing and walking.
2. Frequently (roughly 10% of the time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
3. Preferred ability to perform first aid and CPR.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in a stressful environment and work in various climate environments outside.  The employee may be exposed to students who have aggressive behavior tendencies.