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Substitute Secretary - 2026-2027 School Year

Part-time

Newton Community School District

Newton, IAPart-time$15.5/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$15.5/hr
Location
Newton, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Newton Community School District is hiring a Substitute Secretary - 2026-2027 School Year. The Newton Community School District is seeking a Substitute Secretary for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves filling in for absent staff on an as-needed basis, with hours and frequency of assignments varying based on district needs and the substitute's availability. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, technology, and organizational skills, and be self-motivated and adaptable.

Important skills include Communication, Oral Communication, Technology Skills, Organizational Skills, Carry Through Multiple Tasks, and Meeting Deadlines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationOral CommunicationTechnology SkillsOrganizational SkillsCarry Through Multiple TasksMeeting DeadlinesSelf-MotivatedSelf-StarterInterpersonal SkillsWorking IndependentlyWorking CollaborativelyAdapt to ChangeGrace and Composure in Adverse SituationsTrustworthy With Confidential Material

Qualifications

High School DiplomaSecretarial ExperienceCollege Experience

Full job description

Substitute Secretary - 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 1515

  • Position Type:

Substitute/ Substitute - Secretary

  • Date Posted:

7/6/2026

  • Location:

Newton Community School District

  • Date Available:

2026-2026 School Year

  • Closing Date:

04/30/2027

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.

To apply for this position 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 then send the DCI Background check form to the applicant.

  • Upon approval from DCI, applicant will receive information about the substitute onboarding process.

  • Please upload a cover letter with your application addressed to Laura Selover, Director of Human Resources.

Position Information:Substitute employees will benotified of available substitute assignmentson 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, (641) 792-5809, [email protected] .

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

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