Substitute Clerk, 2026-2027

Starting July 1, 2026, ALL candidates for this role MUST APPLY with high school transcripts OR higher.

Position Title: Substitute Clerk

Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 Month

Job #: 9299

Reports to : Supervisor

Shift Length:  8 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility:  Not Eligible

Position Summary:

The Substitute Clerk performs duties, on a needed basis, to provide routine clerical support of limited complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgment in making decisions in accordance with the various established rules and regulations.

Essential Functions:

Type letters, memoranda, reports, forms, and invoices from rough draft, hand-written

Copy verbal instructions or established procedures using word processing software; may compose letters independently

Set up file folders by preparing subject or name heading; search files and keep up-to-date and current

Meet and greet visitors, determine the nature of the visit, provide non-technical information and/or direct visitor to destination; may explain rules

Receive and respond to a variety of inquiries by telephone or correspondence

Operate copy machine to make copies of correspondence or other documents

Perform routine mathematical computations following specific instructions or procedures

Receive, open, sort, and distribute mail to appropriate sections; deliver oral and written messages as instructed

Wrap, weigh, and mail packages following the established procedure

Maintain routine clerical records, file or post routine data, correspondence, and reports

Performs other tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to analyze facts and determine action using a range of procedures within the limits of standard practice

Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form

Ability to effectively work and interact with others

Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks within a reasonable time and to adhere to prescribed procedures

Ability to make routine mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed

Ability to use telephone, copier, fax, personal computer, and printer

Experience :

Minimum of six months to one-year related experience

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle

Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body

Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment :

Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment

Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.

Fully-paid health insurance for self

$30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)

$40,000 group term life insurance

Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

Pension plan

Robust wellness programs



Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.