Substitute Clerical (Office Staff)

CONTRACT YEAR: School Year (Call as Needed)

SALARY: Daily Rate of Pay Commensurate with Position

DEPARTMENT: Schools and Central Office (Division-Wide)

START DATE: Rolling Hires (August–May)

Direct Accountability and Report

Works under the supervision of the School Principal or Department Supervisor, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school or assigned department. The Substitute Clerical employee is responsible for providing administrative and office support during the absence of regular staff. An annual classified evaluation will be based on the job description, division and personal goals and objectives specific to the position, and the performance of the Substitute Clerical employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Prior clerical, administrative, customer service, or office experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Successfully complete a criminal background check, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check, and any other pre-employment screenings required by Brunswick County Public Schools.
• Complete required Brunswick County Public Schools substitute training.
• Complete and sign the Brunswick County Public Schools Substitute Employee Agreement prior to accepting substitute assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform general clerical and office support duties as assigned.
• Answer telephones, greet visitors, and provide courteous customer service to students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, personnel, and division information.
• Prepare, file, copy, scan, and distribute documents and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate records and perform data entry as assigned.
• Operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and telephones.
• Follow school and division procedures, policies, and administrative directives.
• Assist with student attendance, sign-in/sign-out procedures, and other office operations as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Department Supervisor.

PROFESSIONALISM

• Works to promote the well-being and success of co-workers, administration, division staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, School Board policies, administrative regulations, and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and sound judgment in all interactions.
• Works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in all aspects of the position.
• Reports to work regularly and maintains dependable attendance.
• Participates in required training and professional development as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Department Supervisor.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Brunswick County Public Schools is committed to a policy of non-discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and age in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to employment. Inquiries should be directed to Brunswick County Public Schools, Human Resources Department, 1718 Farmers Field Road, Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868.  EMAIL: bcpshr@brunswickcps.org.