ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTE

Our Essex High School is seeking two to three substitute office assistants to provide coverage in the office in the event of absences. Position will involve supporting other staff by performing a full range of secretarial/clerical and administrative functions. The school secretary is a valued and important school position that contributes much to our school being a welcoming, safe and supportive place to learn and work.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Minimum of an Associate's Degree in a secretarial/business curriculum (or other appropriate discipline), or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Excellent computer technology skills and experience (e.g., Word, Excel, e-mail, database systems, etc.)
- Excellent organizational, planning, and written communication skills (as evidence through quality of resume, cover letter, and essay question responses).
- Experience working with high school aged students.
- Excellent interpersonal skills which model and promote a welcoming and positive school climate.
- Familiarity with school systems and processes preferred.

Position pays $15.79/hour. Work hours will be available on an on-call, as-needed basis. Selected candidates will also have the opportunity to substitute at other school offices in the district if they so choose.

Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.

Position Type: Part-time
Positions Available: 2
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Job Requirements We conduct thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your SchoolSpring application. Selected individuals shall also be subject to criminal records background checks, and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Click here here for additional background check information.

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Associate degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions Please answer the questions below relative to your candidacy for this position:
Application Questions This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1. Are you under contract or do you have a letter of intent from another school district or supervisory union that would conflict with this posted position?
Multiple Choice / Single Answer
- Yes
- No
2. Do we have your permission to contact all references, employers, educational institutions, and other individuals who may have knowledge of your employment and/or other pertinent information regarding your candidacy for this position?
Yes/No
3. Please review the job description and answer the following question (a link to the job description has been provided in the posting): Are you able to complete the requirements of the job with or without accommodation?
Yes/No
Contact Information Robert Reardon
2 Educational Drive
Essex Jct, Vermont 05452
Phone: 802-857-7126
Fax: 802-879-5503
Email: rreardon@ewsd.org