ESS Substitute Secretary

Iu17; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Somers Public Schools seeks a Substitute Secretary to provide clerical support in the ESS office. The role includes answering phones, routing messages, greeting students and visitors, and assisting in school events, while maintaining strict confidentiality of records.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and compliance with required clearances including state/FBI background checks. This is an on-site substitution role within Somers, CT.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State/FBI Criminal History Clearance required.
• DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Record Clearance required.
• Education Employment Verification – Act 16-67 required.

Responsibilities

• Perform office routines, including answering the phones and intercom system, taking and conveying messages, and distributing mail.
• Greet, assist, and direct students and visitors who come into the office.
• Assist in planning school events and activities.
• Maintain documents, files, and records; ensure absolute confidentiality of information.
• Type, prepare, distribute, file, and/or mail various correspondence.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State/FBI Criminal History Clearance

DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Record Clearance

Education Employment Verification – Act 16-67

Job description

ESS Substitute Secretary

Somers, CT - Somers Public Schools, Tolland County

Substitute Clerical Personnel

An ESS substitute clerical personnel provides administrative and other support to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the office or department and promotes a safe and orderly environment for students. Substitute clerical personnel are also known as secretaries, clerks, administrative assistants, and receptionists.

Responsibilities

• Perform office routines, including answering the phones and intercom system, taking and conveying messages, and distributing mail
• Greet, assist, and direct students and visitors who come into the office
• Assist in planning school events and activities
• Maintain documents, files, and records; ensure absolute confidentiality of information
• Type, prepare, distribute, file, and/or mail various correspondence

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• State/FBI Criminal History Clearance
• Department of Children and Families Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Record Clearance
• Education Employment Verification – Act 16-67

Privacy Information

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• Contact details (name, email, phone, address)
• Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)
• Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)

We use this information to:

• Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications
• Conduct interviews and background checks
• Manage our recruitment and hiring processes
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.

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