Substitute Clerical

Lake Elsinore Unified School District; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Elsinore Unified School District is seeking a Clerical Substitute to provide entry level but essential clerical support at schools or District Office operations. Responsibilities include typing, filing, answering calls, and maintaining records.

The position is on-call daily or short and long term throughout the school year, with 3+ hours per day. Requires a high school diploma and one year of clerical experience, plus basic computer skills and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• One (1) year clerical experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong typing, filing, telephoning and recordkeeping skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical activities for District or school offices.
• Types information on forms, cards and records from defined sources.
• Answers phones, takes messages, and routes calls as needed.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail and maintains records.
• Maintains school office records and prepares routine reports.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Office equipment operation

English usage

Spelling and punctuation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Substitute Clerical at Lake Elsinore Unified School District

Application Deadline

12/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

9/30/2026

Contact

Griselda Flores

[phone]

Number of Openings

Not Specified

Salary

Single Rate

$16.90 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

$16.90 per hour

Length of Work Year

On-call daily or short and long term throughout the school year

Employment Type

Full Time, Part Time

Hours

3 or more hours per day - ON-CALL

Site

VARIOUS

Job Summary

The job of "Clerical Substitute" is done for the purpose/s of performing entry level but responsible clerical support activities, including typing, filing, telephoning and recordkeeping in support of assigned school or District Office operations.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

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Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Clerical Substitute" is done for the purpose/s of performing entry level but responsible clerical support activities, including typing, filing, telephoning and recordkeeping in support of assigned school or District Office operations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs a variety of clerical activities related to the functions of assigned District or school offices.
• Types prescribed information on forms, cards and records from clearly defined sources.
• Types tests, memos, correspondence and other materials from clear, draft or handwritten copy.
• Answers telephones, takes messages and/or refers callers to appropriate resources.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail.
• Contacts teachers/parents by telephone or note regarding assigned office procedures and operations such as to verify absences and early dismissals, to update emergency cards, etc.
• Checks, verifies, sorts, tabulates and files a variety of data and information according to predetermined classifications, maintaining alphabetical, numerical, index and cross-reference files.
• Maintains and processes information related to assigned operational records by transferring data, calculating totals and subtotals or compiling summaries.
• Maintains assigned school office records, such as attendance, enrollment, health, student CUM, registration, etc. and prepares routine reports as required.
• Processes forms, applications, documents, records and/or other paperwork in support of assigned office functions.
• Receives and screens ill or injured students or staff; determines the nature of the illness or injury and provides treatment or refers to nurse, doctor, parents and others as required by established District policies and procedures.
• Prepares masters and runs copies.
• Copies materials using copier or other media as assigned.
• Provides services to sick/injured students.
• May assign and review the work of student assistants.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Experience Required: One (1) year clerical experience.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills: Typing/Keyboarding at a rate of 30 words per minute, operate standard office equipment including use of computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Knowledge of standard office equipment. Familiarity with District policies, rules and regulations pertaining to assigned area. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and math.

Abilities to sit for prolong periods, understand and carry out oral and written instruction. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation. Learn to operate standard office equipment/machines such as typewriter, calculator, copy machine, computer terminal and printer; perform routine mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results. Successful completion of District Proficiency Test. Valid California Driver's License. Valid first aid certificate.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please attach the following: (Optional) Current Resume and two Letters of Recommendation ( with at least one letter dated within the past year).

You will be notified for testing and/or interviews via the email address you provide on Edjoin. Please verify that your email is correct. Please check your email on a regular so that you will not miss out on this process. Offer of employment contingent on pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test

Requirements / Qualifications

Please attach the following: (Optional) Current Resume and two Letters of Recommendation ( with at least one letter dated within the past year).

You will be notified for testing and/or interviews via the email address you provide on Edjoin. Please verify that your email is correct. Please check your email on a regular so that you will not miss out on this process. Offer of employment contingent on pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test

Comments and Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Experience Required: One (1) year clerical experience. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills: Typing/Keyboarding at a rate of 30 words per minute, operate standard office equipment including use of computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. * Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Comments and Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Experience Required: One (1) year clerical experience. * Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills: Typing/Keyboarding at a rate of 30 words per minute, operate standard office equipment including use of computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. * Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

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