Secretary Substitute

Young World Physical Education

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 17,047 - 24,280

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local education organization is looking for a Secretary Substitute in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves handling secretarial responsibilities while demonstrating proficiency in Google Suite and maintaining professional communication skills. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Flexible work hours and a positive approach towards tasks are crucial for success in this position. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure will be essential.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Google Suite is critical for task execution.
Successful experience in a responsible secretarial position.
Capable of representing the school and district professionally.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficiency in Google Suite and other office skills.
Provide secretarial support and handling communications with staff and public.
Ability to work independently and handle interruptions.

Skills

Proficiency in Google Suite

Typing skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to keep composure under high-stress environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District Various Locations - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Secretary Substitute

Also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5363269

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 05, 2025 2:02 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Elementary Secretary - Substitute

Principal Duties

Demonstrate proficiency in Google Suite
Demonstrate proficiency in typing and other office skills
Knowledge of general office procedure
Knowledge of office machines
Personable, positive, and professional phone skills
Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Ability to work with staff, students, and public
Ability to work independently
Pleasant personality
Good oral and written communication skills
Aptitude for detail
Successful experience in a responsible secretarial position
Capable of representing the school and district in a professional manner, which includes but is not limited to confidentiality, communication skills, and dress
Other duties as assigned

Classification

$15.00 per hour
Varied hours per day

Employment Date

As arranged

Preparation, Experience, Skills

Strong organizational skills
Adhere to guidelines
Ability to keep composure under high‑stress working environment
Strong computer skills

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the building including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising students during indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising playground, transportation activities and while on field trips.

E.E.O. Statement

The District will affirmatively recruit women and men and members of diverse racial/ethnic groups for job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented. Further, it shall be the policy of the District not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, socio-economic status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. (Adherence to bona fide occupational/educational qualifications shall not be interpreted as discriminatory.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

Required: GED

Education Level: High School diploma

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Secretary

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