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Southern Lehigh School District

Substitute Secretary

Southern Lehigh School District, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States, 18034


Position Type:Substitutes/Substitute Secretary

Date Posted:7/11/2024

Location:Southern Lehigh School District

Position: Substitute SecretaryTerm:

2024-2025 School Year

We invite prospective applicants to apply for the position of

Substitute Secretary.

DIRECTIONSPlease complete an online application and attach supporting documentation (Cover Letter and Res u me). Note that paper applications are not accepted, and all interested applicants must apply via the district's Frontline Recruit & Hire portal. Applicants must be prepared to submit required background checks that are no more than one year old from the date of issue, in accordance with Pennsylvania law.Application Deadline:The vacancy is open until a qualified candidate is found and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. (Note that this posting may close or be removed at any time.)

ABOUT THE DISTRICTSouthern Lehigh SD serves nearly 3,100 students across five schools, which are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2024). Hopewell and Liberty Bell Elementary Schools are ranked in the Top 10% of all elementary schools in the Commonwealth and each serves a population of more than 400 students in Grades K-3. The Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School and Southern Lehigh Middle School are ranked in the Top 2% of all middle schools in the Commonwealth and serve nearly 700 students in Grades 4-6 and over 450 students in Grades 7-8. Southern Lehigh High School is ranked in the Top 10% of all high schools-public and private-in the Commonwealth and serves over 1,000 students in Grades 9-12.

POSITION REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma/GED EquivalentExperience 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.Duties/Responsibilities:

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.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.

COMPENSATION$17.80 per hour

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTSouthern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.