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Calvert County Public Schools

Substitute Secretary

Calvert County Public Schools, Prince Frederick, Maryland, United States, 20678


POSITION:

Substitute Secretary

LOCATION:

TBD

REPORTS TO:

Principal or designee

JOB SUMMARY:

This posting is to create a pool of available Long Term Substitute Secretaries to assist with the smooth and efficient operation of the school office when the school secretary is absent. In given school assignments, there may be a high degree of specialization.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:High school diploma or possession of a general education development (GED) program certificateBusiness education training with secretarial experience preferredKNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

Knowledge of basic office procedures and operation of office equipment and machinesKnowledge of basic bookkeepingSkilled in the operation of computer software, with the ability to prepare and edit documentsAbility to maintain paper and electronic records and filesDemonstrated interpersonal skills and knowledge of office protocolSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptableDemonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those job functions listed below

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Screens visitors entering the school building, ascertains the nature of their business, and directs them to the proper person or roomMaintains student attendance records and prepares related reportsProcesses student enrollments, transfers, and withdrawalsPrepares requisitions for supplies and equipmentCompiles and prepares a variety of records, reports, memorandums, and other materialsMaintains inventory as assignedOperates office machinesOrganizes and maintains office files and recordsSorts and distributes interoffice and post office mailCoordinates meetings and schedules as assignedThinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with othersComes to work regularly and promptlyWorks under stress and meets all deadlines

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the principal or designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in a typical office environment and may require minimal lifting. Position requires significant periods of sedentary work using a computer, monitor, and mouse, but may also include periods of standing and walking.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

Work is subject to inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Temporary Substitute assignment. Hours reimbursed at current long term substitute pay rate. If chosen for this position, the candidate is encouraged to enroll in direct deposit.

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment where direct contact with minors may have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations where the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Director of Student ServicesDirector of Human Resources443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment StatementDiscrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mrs. Cecelia Lewis

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.