2024-2025 Substitute Secretary

at  Southern Lehigh School District

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Experience working in an educational setting or with students preferred.
Note: Selected candidates must be able to produce valid [1] PA State Criminal Record Check (ACT 34), [2] FBI Criminal History Record Investigation (ACT 114), [3] PA DHS Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151). and [4] PA Arrest/Conviction Report Certification Form (ACT 24) all within one year of issue at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Familiarity with applicable district policies, state and federal laws as it relates to the education of students and student records.
• Knowledgeable of Compulsory School Attendance regulations.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment and tolerate frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be at work during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, and at other times as may be required by the position.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift and reach.
• Repetitive motion of the hands including both fine and gross motor dexterity to manipulate a computer keyboard and when performing routine tasks such as filing.
• Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Ability to independently ambulate or navigate in and around school buildings and office areas.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
• Ability to assist in emergency situations.

• Establishes and maintains positive communications and working relationships with district personnel, students, parents, and the community concerning building activities, schedules and events.
• Types, duplicates, collates, files and distributes communications, forms, surveys and other information; maintains files, databases and spreadsheets as required.
• May serve as the visitor point of contact or receptionist to the office areas.
• Updates and manages Student Information Management system (enrollment, demographic, emergency information, class schedules, etc.).
• Utilizes Employee Absence Management and Time Clock systems.
• Uses Work Order and Technology Order systems.