Woburn Public Schools

Substitute School Secretary/ Administrative Assistant

 

Qualifications

• This person should possess a consistent demonstration of effective interpersonal relationship skills, which will enable him/her to interact in a professional manner with students, parents, staff and agencies, and work cooperatively in the school
• Ability to use a variety of computer applications, i.e. word processing and spreadsheet skills, Excel, desktop publishing and Internet searches

Responsibilities

• May be called in to work on an as needed, per diem basis in Elementary, Middle or High Schools.
• There is no guarantee of a specific number of days
• Work will be done under the supervision of the Principal, Dean or other Supervisor, depending on the work location
• Capacity to work in a confidential manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments is essential, particularly during periods of concentrated activity
• General knowledge of standard office procedures that includes a variety of clerical and secretarial duties
• Proofreading skills for correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors of typed material and for proper format, accuracy, and completeness
• Respond to inquiries from parents and staff in a congenial and professional manner
• Input and oversee daily attendance procedures
• Manage student dismissal process
• Correspondence and typing as assigned including composing of routine letters
• Manage office supplies, routines, mail, and copy machines
• Support Principal, Dean or other Supervisor with daily tasks as needed
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Principal, Dean and/or Supervisor

 

At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of  Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education