Substitute Secretary

Byron Public School District #531; Byron (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Byron Public School District #531 is seeking reliable, organized individuals to serve as Substitute Secretaries across the district. These on-call roles provide temporary clerical and administrative support in school offices and district departments when regular staff are absent.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, basic data entry, maintaining confidentiality, assisting with attendance records, and supporting office staff with daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in an office environment preferred.
• Ability to use basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, staff, and visitors in a professional manner.
• Answer and direct phone calls; take messages.
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, copying, scanning, and data entry.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information.
• Assist with attendance records and student documentation.
• Support administrators and office staff with daily tasks.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Email systems

Job description

Employment Type: On-Call / As Needed

Salary: $15.82 per hour

Location: K-12 District wide

Position Summary

Byron Public Schools is seeking reliable, organized, and professional individuals to serve as Substitute Secretaries. Substitute Secretaries provide temporary clerical and administrative support in school offices and district departments when regular staff members are absent.

• Greet students, staff, parents, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner
• Answer and direct phone calls; take messages as needed
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, copying, scanning, and data entry
• Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information
• Assist with attendance records and student documentation
• Support building administrators and office staff with daily tasks
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
• Operate standard office equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous office or clerical experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email systems)
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different school environments
• Professional demeanor and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced school office environment
• Frequent interaction with students, staff, and the public
• May require sitting, standing, and light lifting

Additional Requirements

• Background check and clearances as required by state law
• Ability to accept assignments on short notice