Substitute School Secretary JobID: 5518 + Position Type: Substitute + Date Posted: 9/5/2024 + Location: TBD    Substitute School SecretarySupervisor: Building Administrator Job Classification: SecretaryFLSA Status: Non-ExemptHourly wage: $16.33The Fort Dodge Community School District serves over 3,600 students in one early learning center, four elementary schools, one new middle school and one high school. We are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for our students and drawing on our experience. We accomplish our goals by treating others with respect, compassion and integrity. We aim to attract, develop, and retain the best people by creating a stimulating, fun, and open work culture that promotes personal development and work/life balance. We reward competitively, celebrate successes and support employee growth in current and future roles. Position PurposeThe substitute secretary provides clerical office support in a school office or department.Essential Functions• Performs a variety of clerical tasks as assigned by the building administrators.• Provide customer service to students, parents, staff and community including answer phone, greet and direct visitors, resolve conflict, disseminate information, etc.• Operate a variety of office equipment.• Sort and distribute mail (internal and external)• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.• Prepare and process various district documents to meet district, state and/or federal regulations.• Perform data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, and a database functions as requested.• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.• Perform related duties as assigned.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.EquipmentUses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.Qualification Profile + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Associates degree with course work in business, math, word processing, office procedures and record keeping preferred. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards + Works in standard office and school building environments. + Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Amount of Time Physical ActivityOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%) Mobilityx-- Bendx-- Talk--x Hear--x Operate Computer--x Stationary Position--x Balancex-- Lift Up to 20 poundsx-- Operate Motor Vehicle--- WORKING CONDITIONS: Amount of Time Working ConditionsOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%) District Office Hours--x Indoors--x Eveningsx-- Weekendsx-- It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Aaron Davidson, Executive Director Educational Services, 515-576-1161, adavidson@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, rporter@fdschools.org, located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2024 Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.