Substitute Secretary

WILLIAM MARVIN BASS; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking a Substitute Secretary for William Marvin Bass Elementary in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role involves clerical, receptionist, data entry and reporting support to the principal and office operations.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience with Google and Microsoft Office is preferred and beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with Google and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist for school visitors and students; deliver messages and refer visitors to proper personnel.
• Prepare memos, lists, reports, and other materials from directives or inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records, collect data, and prepare reports as required.
• Keep office areas neat, updated, and confidential; support with office equipment and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Clerical skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google

Microsoft Office

Job description

Substitute Secretary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5445215
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 18, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SubstituteSecretary GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: SubstituteSecretary
Department: William Marvin Bass Elementary
Salary Grade: Substitute Pay Schedule
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Site/Location: William Marvin Bass Elementary
Reports to: Department Administrator
Date: 11/18/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of clerical, bookkeeping and administrative support functions in a school setting and other related work as required by the principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs duties and executes special assignments and tasks under only general supervision.
• Serves as receptionist for school visitors and students, delivers messages, refers visitors and students to proper personnel.
• Prepares memos, lists, reports, correspondence and other materials from directives or responds directly to general inquiries as requested.
• Assists with programs regarding operation of office equipment.
• Keeps accurate records, collects data and prepares reports as required.
• ls tactful and courteous with all school personnel, students and visitors and maintains up-to-date office areas.
• Maintains the confidentiality of reports, records and personal experiences of a private nature regarding students, school employees and patrons.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or his/her designee.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• The candidate must have completed high school and/or equivalent.It is strongly preferred that the candidate possess an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Prior experience working with children, preferred. Prior experience with Google and Microsoft Office, preferred. Prior office experience, preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS

OPEN SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: - START DATE: 2025-2026

Position Type

Non-Applicable

Contact Information

• Department of Human Resources , Human Resources
• Central Office
• Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]