Substitute Secretary (2025-2026 School Year)

Long Branch Public Schools; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Long Branch Public Schools is seeking a Substitute Secretary to support the district’s administrative offices. The role focuses on confidential secretarial tasks, typing, filing, and general office duties to ensure smooth daily operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication and telephone skills, and familiarity with standard office equipment. Fingerprinting is required for background clearance and employment is aligned with the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent training.
• Good telephone skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of automated office equipment and efficient office procedures preferred.
• Fingerprinting is required for criminal history background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out secretarial duties necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the office.
• Maintain confidentiality on all student/family and personnel matters.
• Repetitive actions such as typing, filing, lifting, bending and carrying.

Skills

Telephone skills

Communication

Word processing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent training

Tools

Automated office equipment

Job description

Pay Rate - $18/hour

All applications will be reviewed by Administration. If selected, you will be contacted for a Virtual Meet & Greet.

If recommended for substitute employment, you will receive additional paperwork to complete the application process.

Final candidates will be recommended to the Superintendent of Schools for Board approval.

• High School diploma or equivalent training
• Good telephone skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of automated office equipment and efficient office procedures preferred
• Fingerprinting is required for criminal history background clearance

Essential Function

To carry out secretarial duties necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the office. To maintain confidentiality on all student/family and personnel matters. It may become necessary at times for repetitive actions such as typing, filing, lifting, bending and carrying.

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

SUBSTITUTE SECRETARY POSITION

Pay Rate - $18/hour

All applications will be reviewed by Administration. If selected, you will be contacted for a Virtual Meet & Greet.

If recommended for substitute employment, you will receive additional paperwork to complete the application process.

Final candidates will be recommended to the Superintendent of Schools for Board approval.

• High School diploma or equivalent training
• Good word processing skills
• Good telephone skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of automated office equipment and efficient office procedures preferred
• Fingerprinting is required for criminal history background clearance

Essential Function

To carry out secretarial duties necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the office. To maintain confidentiality on all student/family and personnel matters. It may become necessary at times for repetitive actions such as typing, filing, lifting, bending and carrying.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All employees must have a background check for the district, and submit a negative TB test