TITLE: Substitute Secretary, Unified School District No. 500

 

LOCATION: TBD

 

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

 

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.              

                                 

JOB GOAL:

The job of Substitute Secretary is done for the purpose(s) of providing administrative assistance in the absence of the regular building secretary or additional office related job duties.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides excellent customer service whether in person or via phone to all internal and external customers.
• Acts as receptionist for building and operates telephone and intercom system.
• Works proactively with cross-functional staff and collaborates effectively with internal departments
• Be courteous and professional at all times.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets the employment qualifications set forth by the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience
• Prior experience in a K-12 setting is preferred.

COMMUNICATION

Maintains communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike or wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being.

 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Up to 261 days, at will.

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt       

REPORT TO:     Building Principal and Assistant Director of Recruitment & Substitute Staff

EVALUATION:  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy

 

 

For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

 

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59^th Street

Kansas City, KS 66104

913-279-2262

Title IX@kckps.org

 

This job description has been approved by all levels of management: