SUBSTITUTE SECRETARIAL

Davenport Community Schools

Davenport (IA)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public school district in Davenport, Iowa, seeks a Substitute Secretarial to perform essential office functions, including project creation and general administrative tasks. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and two years of secretarial work experience. The role demands effective communication and customer service skills while supervising students and interacting with staff in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position providing an opportunity to support the educational environment.

Qualifications

Possess the ability to speak effectively with students, parents, and faculty.
Two years of successful secretarial work experience.

Responsibilities

Use a PC to create projects using word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
May perform general office functions such as receptionist and data entry.
Must supervise students in various weather conditions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Documentation of extended learning

Job description

SUBSTITUTE SECRETARIAL

Davenport Community Schools District Wide - Davenport, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5504472

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 20, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Positions are generally on‑call but may also include short or long term. Positions are located at the Davenport Schools' Elementary, Middle and High Schools, or the Administration Service Center.

Use of a PC to create projects using word processing, spreadsheets and database applications.
May perform general office functions such as switchboard, receptionist, data entry, etc.
Possess the ability to speak effectively and great customer service with students, parents, and faculty.

Physical Requirements of Position

(HBV ? Yes ? No)

(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 regularly required to -

Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

Noise level is quiet to loud.
Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
Substance-free environment.
Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired

High School Diploma or GED.
Documentation of extended learning beyond high school i.e. associate's degree, completion of relevant programming etc..
Two years of successful secretarial work experience.

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.

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