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Substitute Secretary

Ball Chatham School District

Chatham, ILJob$16–18/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$16–18/hr
Location
Chatham, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Ball Chatham School District is hiring a Substitute Secretary. Ball-Chatham School District is seeking motivated and passionate individuals to join their Titan Talent as Substitute Secretaries for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires an organized, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys assisting students, staff, and parents. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, resourceful, and friendly, contributing to a positive school environment.

Key focus areas include Greet and assist office visitors, staff, and students with warmth and professionalism, Answer and direct incoming calls, take messages, and provide general information, and Manage student attendance records and input daily attendance calls.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Pass Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and Pass DCFS Background Check. Important skills include Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Communication, Organization, Multitasking, and Read, Learn, And Interpret Complex Rules And Regulations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeGoogle SuiteCommunicationOrganizationMultitaskingRead, Learn, and Interpret Complex Rules and RegulationsInterpersonal SkillsTact and Diplomacy

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentPass Fingerprint Criminal Background CheckPass DCFS Background CheckAbility to Lift Up to 40 LbsPass Background Check/Fingerprinting

Full job description

Substitute Secretary

JobID: 4860

Position Type:

Substitute/ Substitute Secretary/Clerical

  • Date Posted:

7/24/2026

  • Location:

District-wide

  • Date Available:

08/13/2026

  • Closing Date:

05/27/2027

Ball-Chatham Substitute Secretary

Ball-Chatham School District is seekingmotivated and passionate individualsto join ourTitan Talentas

Substitute Secretaries for the 2026-2027 school year.

About the Role

Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy assisting students, staff, and parents? Ball-Chatham CUSD #5 is seekingSubstituteSecretariesto join our team! If you are adedicated, resourceful, and friendlyprofessional looking to contribute to a positive school environment, we encourage you to apply!

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive and welcoming school community

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students and staff

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist office visitors, staff, and students with warmth and professionalism

  • Answer and direct incoming calls, take messages, and provide general information

  • Manage student attendance records and input daily attendance calls

  • Issue passes for student appointments and tardy arrivals

  • Organize and distribute teacher mail and homework requests

  • Assist with student recognition programs and school registration

  • Oversee office aides and maintain a well-organized office environment

  • Monitor visitors through the front entrance and ensure security protocols are followed

  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions

Qualifications & Skills:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Ability to pass a fingerprint criminal and DCFS background check

  • Proficiency inMicrosoft Office and Google Suite

  • Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills

  • Ability to read, learn, and interpret complex rules and regulations

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to exercisetact and diplomacy

  • Ability to lift up to40 lbsand perform physical tasks as needed

Work Conditions:

  • Engaging and dynamic school environment

  • Duties include standing, walking, lifting, bending, and working around office equipment

  • Interaction with students, parents, faculty, and visitors daily

To be considered for this position, you must:

  • Maintain the qualifications and applicable licensure outlined in the job description.

  • Pass abackground check/fingerprinting.

  • Complete and submit theONLINE application.

Pay Range: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Job Description: Secretary (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ada1mOFtekGxUFOP7SGa465CQ6D\_DBqC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111410977583109680218&rtpof=true&sd=true)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.

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