Substitute School Secretary

Fort Dodge Community School District; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 22,496; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Fort Dodge, Iowa is seeking a Substitute School Secretary. This position involves providing clerical support on an on-call, as-needed basis, assisting with various tasks under building administrators, and ensuring effective communications with students and staff. Candidates should hold a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those with an associate’s degree in relevant coursework. Competitive hourly wage of $16.33 offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical tasks and customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist building administrators with clerical tasks.
• Provide customer service to students and staff.
• Maintain and process district documents.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree with coursework in business, math, word processing, office procedures and record keeping preferred

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

Fort Dodge Community School District Fort Dodge Community Schools - Fort Dodge, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Substitute School Secretary

Fort Dodge Community School District Fort Dodge Community Schools - Fort Dodge, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4786082

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 09, 2025 1:09 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Substitute School Secretary

Supervisor: Building Administrator

Job Classification: Secretary

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly wage: $16.33

The 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 Purpose

The substitute secretary provides clerical office support in a school office or department on an on‑call, as‑needed basis.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of clerical tasks as assigned by the building administrators.
• Provides customer service to students, parents, staff and community including answering phone, greeting and directing visitors, resolving conflict, disseminating information, etc.
• Operates a variety of office equipment.
• Sorts and distributes mail (internal and external).
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Prepares and processes various district documents to meet district, state and/or federal regulations.
• Performs data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, and database functions as requested.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs 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.

Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.

Qualification Profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree with coursework in business, math, word processing, office procedures and record keeping preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Works in standard office and school building environments; can work outdoors during student activities.
• Physical activity occasionally (1‑32%), frequently (33‑65%), constantly (66‑100%).
• Bending, talking, hearing, operating computer, stationary position, balancing, lifting up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Occasional district office hours; indoors; evenings and weekends may be required.

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, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail] , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N 32nd 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 , [e-mail], Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affir​mative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affir​​mative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, [e-mail], 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by timely reporting to all relevant agencies as required by law. The District’s coordinator for abuse reporting is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail] , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 5050 Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-574-5731, [e-mail] , 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, [e-mail] , located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The Deputy Coordinator is Roger Porter, Director of Safety and Security, 515-574-5731,[e-mail] , located at Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 North 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2025

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Position Type

Full‑time

Job Categories

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Secretary

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

Contact Information

• Kimberly Whitmore , Director of HR
• 109 N 25th Street
• Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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