Substitute Clerical

Sunnyvale School District; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Clerical worker to perform a variety of clerical and secretarial duties in a school office environment. The position requires knowledge of modern office practices and effective communication skills. Applicants should be able to handle interruptions, maintain effective working relationships, and assist students as needed. This role is ideal for those who are adaptable and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school office activities.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Answer telephones and greet the public.

Skills

Office practices

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic first aid

Tools

Computer

District software

Job description

Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Clerical

Date Posted: 4/14/2026

Location: Multiple Locations

Description

Clerical Substitute

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic first aid techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform a wide variety of clerical and secretarial duties to coordinate school office activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
• Compose correspondence independently or from oral instructions.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and district software.
• Assist students in health office

Environment

• School office environment.
• Constant interruptions.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.