ASSIGNMENT: Clerical substitutes replace regular employees when absent. Candidates will be required to assist staff with clerical duties such as typing, filing, duplicating, organizing materials for distribution and recording information. They may also be required to supervise students at the elementary level during play periods and recess periods in and out of classrooms. Candidates must be available on a day-to-day, on-call basis, any day of the week, Monday through Friday. An automated system is used to arrange assignments in advance. However, early morning phone calls may occur between 6:00 am and 8:00 am if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of Kent School District administrative assistant level I (C) testing (or higher) with a score of 70% or higher must be on file prior to the closing date of the position.
2. Availability to work all hours or at the very least 7:30 am - 2:00 pm or 9:00am to 4:00 pm. on any day of the week.
3. Ability to operate an office computer, including word processing.
4. Ability to operate modern office machines, including office copier, FAX and calculators.
5. Proficiency in verbal and written skills.
6. Demonstrated evidence of promptness and reliability.
7. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters.
8. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the general public.

Testing must be completed to be considered for a position. Appointments for testing may be made by calling Human Resources at 253-373-7209 .