Substitute Secretary - Per Diem

Young World Physical Education; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Woonsocket Education Department in Woonsocket, Rhode Island is seeking a Substitute Secretary on a per diem basis. The role is on-call, part-time, and involves answering phones and doors, monitoring building security for visitors, and handling clerical tasks with confidentiality and discretion.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred bilingual ability and successful completion of a state background check.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and door of the school building.
• Monitor the security of the building when admitting outside guests.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong communication skills.
• Interaction with the public.
• Any and all duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

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Substitute Secretary - Per Diem

Woonsocket Education Department Woonsocket Education Department - Woonsocket, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5865532

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer the phone and door of the school building
• Monitor the security of the building when admitting outside guests
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize appropriately
• Ability to work independently and to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong communication skills
• Interaction with the public
• Any and all duties as assigned by the building administrator

This is an on call, day to day position.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $16 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Clerical

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Support Staff > Receptionist

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., required
  Bilingual, preferred
  Clear BCI through National Fingerprinting required by Law, at personal cost of $45
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Edouard , Secretary for Human Resources
• 108 High Street
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]