Substitute Secretary

South-Orange-Maplewood-School-District; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 2,200 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools is seeking substitute secretaries to support the District Office. The role requires strong office skills, experience with Word, Excel, and Google applications, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Excellent written and verbal communication is essential.

Internal applicants only and substitutes/coaches/consultants are not internal applicants. Processing for substitutes will begin in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Word/Excel and Google Apps.
• Experience in a school district office preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support in the district office.
• Assist substitutes with processing, scheduling, and communication as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Applications

Written & verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - South Orange - Maplewood Public Schools

• Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary - Seasonal
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: District Office

SUBSTITUTE SECRETARIES

DISTRICT

AVAILABLE NOW

$15.13/Day

THE POSITION

The candidate must possess excellent office skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word & Excel, Google Applications, email and other key computer programs. Additionally, previous experience working in a school district central office environment; have a strong work ethic while handling assignments on a team or independently is a plus. The candidate should be able to manage multiple tasks; be thorough, detailed oriented and organized; and possess exemplary interpersonal, written and communication skills.

Please note that Substitute processing will not begin until October 2026.

Thank you.

Internal applicants only. Please note: Substitutes, coaches, and consultants are not internal applicants.

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