Substitute: Secretary

Wanaque Borough Public Schools; Wanaque (NJ); On-site; USD 22,730; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is looking for a Substitute Secretary to serve as a positive representative to students and visitors. Responsibilities include assisting with calls and performing office tasks. The pay for this position is $16.50 per hour. Interested candidates must complete the application process and submit necessary documentation, including a criminal history review. Experience in similar roles is valued. Apply today to join our dedicated team!

Qualifications

• Serves as a friendly and positive representative of the school and district.
• Assists students, parents, and other visitors to the school.
• Receives and routes incoming calls.

Responsibilities

• Performs other tasks related to the efficient operation of the office as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary

Substitute Secretary / Substitute School Office Secretary

Date Posted: 5/9/2025
Location: Wanaque Board of Education

Responsibilities

• Serves as a friendly and positive representative of the school and district.
• Assists students, parents, and other visitors to the school.
• Receives and routes incoming calls.
• Performs other tasks related to the efficient operation of the office as assigned.

Pay

$16.50 per hour

Application Process

Please complete the Frontline application and upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Criminal History Review (see below)

If you are currently substituting in another district, provide a copy of your Criminal History Letter along with a Verification of Continuous Employment form that must be completed by your current district. Once all documents are submitted and reviewed, you may be contacted for an interview.

Please note: After the above process is complete you will be notified formally whether or not you have been selected as a substitute for the Wanaque School District.

Criminal History Background Check

Criminal History / Fingerprinting: Please go to the following website https://nj.gov/education/crimhist/

New Applicants or applicants that were fingerprinted prior to February 21, 2003 should select “New Administration Fee Request”.

If you were fingerprinted after February 21, 2003, please select “Archive Application Request.”

New Applicants

When on the site, fill out the needed information and pay the administrative fee payable to the Department of Education submitted prior to scheduling an appointment to be LiveScan fingerprinted. You will be asked for the following information:

• Originating Agency # (ORI #)
• In the drop down find (2) Category (3) Statute Number 18A:6-7.2
• Reason for Fingerprinting: Public School Employment
• RB1
• Payment information $65.45
• Contributor's Case # 31 5440

You will then be directed to schedule a fingerprinting session.

Archiving of fingerprints

Candidates who have been fingerprinted after February 21, 2003, and have broken continuity (have not worked in the past school year) need to have their fingerprints archived.

Go to www.nj.gov/education/educators/crimhist/. Click on Archive Application Request and follow the instructions. Click on submit to complete this transaction. If successful, a confirmation page will be displayed with a transaction number and an e‑payment confirmation number. Print this page for your records.