Substitute Secretary - 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Newton Community School District seeks a Substitute Building Secretary for the 2026-2027 school year in Newton, Iowa. The position offers a substitute hourly wage of $15.50 per hour and requires a high school diploma (secretarial and college experience preferred).

Responsibilities include handling communications, organization, and confidential information, with online applications via the district portal. Training and onboarding will follow the district process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or preferred with secretarial and college experience.
• Proficient in written and oral communication, strong technology skills, and acceptable qualifications for the District.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in teams.
• Willing to adapt to changes with composure in adverse situations.
• Trustworthy with confidential material.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Confidential material handling

Education

High school diploma

College experience preferred

Job description

Substitute Secretary - 2026-2027 School Year

Newton Community School District, Newton, Iowa

Job ID: 5817961
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jul 07, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Position: Substitute Building Secretary
Location: Newton Community School District
Substitute Hourly Wage: $15.50/hour
Job Description: See attached

Qualifications

• High school diploma with secretarial and college experience preferred.
• Proficient in written and oral communication, strong technology skills, and such qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Exemplary organizational skills and ability to carry through multiple tasks in meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated and self-starter person with strong interpersonal skills. Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.
• Willing and able to adapt to change. Grace and composure in adverse situations.
• Trustworthy with confidential material.

Application Instructions: Please complete the online application and upload a cover letter addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.

• The Human Resources Office will receive notification that the application has been submitted for processing.
• HR will send the DCI Background check form to the applicant.
• Upon approval from DCI, applicant will receive information about the substitute onboarding process.

Position Information

Substitute employees will be notified of available substitute assignments on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent staff. Hours and the frequency of assignments will vary depending on district staffing needs, employee absences, and the substitute's availability.

Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Newton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources, 1302 1st Avenue West, Newton, Iowa 50208, [phone], [e-mail]

NCSD Website: https://www.newtoncsd.org/

Contact Information

• Sandy Scotton
• 1302 First Avenue West
• Newton, Iowa 50208
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]