Substitute Secretary I

Gladys Jung Elementary; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gladys Jung Elementary in Bethel, Alaska seeks a Substitute Secretary I to support the school office and help ensure smooth daily operations for students and staff.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, filing, typing, meeting minutes, travel arrangements, and assisting with district forms. Requirements: a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of office experience, proficiency with office machines, and ability to work in a cross-cultural rural Alaskan environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of general office work experience or 1 year of business college is required.
• Proficiency in operating office machines such as copiers, calculators, computers, etc.
• Ability to type 35 wpm with accuracy.
• Basic secretarial skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading).
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to perform duties with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic clerical duties using own initiative.
• Type correspondence and proof final product.
• Compose correspondence for supervisor’s approval.
• Establish and maintain files and records according to procedures.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Complete district forms (PCNs, time sheets, TRs, requisitions).
• Assist at meetings and transcribe minutes as required.
• Other duties as assigned for efficient office operation.

Skills

Office administration

Typing 35 wpm

Grammar and proofreading

Office machines

Cross-cultural communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year business college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Substitute Secretary I

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This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5502970

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 16, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

To help maintain an efficient office with the goal of enhancing the educational program for students.

• 1. High School Diploma or GED.
• 2. One year demonstrated successful experience in general office work or one year of business college required.
• 3. Proficient in operating office machines such as copiers, electronic typewriters, calculators, computers, etc.
• 4. Ability to type 35 wpm with accuracy.
• 5. Possess basic secretarial skills such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, etc.
• 6. Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• 7. Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

• 1. Perform basic clerical duties using own initiative.
• 2. Type correspondence and other material and proof final product.
• 3. Compose correspondence for supervisor’s approval.
• 4. Establish and maintain files and records according to established procedures.
• 5. Make travel arrangements.
• 6. Become responsible and proficient in the completion of the district forms such as PCN’s, time sheets, TR’s, requisitions, etc.
• 7. Assist at meetings and take/transcribe minutes, as required.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned, or as necessary, for the efficient operation of the office.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.07 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erin Haviland
• PO BOX 305
• BETHEL, Alaska 99559
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]