Substitute Secretary (October 2026)

Location: this posting is filed at Vallejo City Unified School District's own offices (665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo). The posting does not name a single worksite.

Job Description / Essential Elements

The Substitute Clerica/Secretary, under the supervision of a manager or other designated employee, performs a wide variety of routine clerical duties; may give routine information to the public; may fill vacancies in the same or high classification during vacations and other absences.

Performs a wide variety of clerical duties, including typing,proofreading, filing, checking, recording information or records, answering the telephone and waiting on the public, giving routine information, procedural or directional questions; types from oral direction, rough draft, copy or notes; use common office machines and other office equipment; mail out letters, forms and applications; receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail and other papers and documents; runs errands; may assist in compiling or typing financial statements and other statistical information; and performs other related duties as assigned. A Substitute Clerical/Secretary may be under the leadership of a higher level secretary or may report directly to a manager. A Substitute Clerical/Secretary takes on the responsibility of a desk project or assignment.

Knowledge of modern office methods, practices and procedures; knowledge of computer systems; knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation forms of correspondence and filing system.

Perform clerical work with speed and accuracy; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; give and receive information over the telephone rapidly and accurately, speak clearly, using pleasant and courteous telephone procedures; operate multiple telephone switchboard; type accurately at a rate of not less than 45 wpm; work cooperatively with others.

Two years experience in general office work.

Graduation from high school, including courses in typing and office practice.

Comments and Other Information

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Vallejo City Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying in employment, you should immediately contact Matthew Chamberlain, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources / Mara Harris, Coordinator of Human Resources and Coordinators for Nondiscrimination in Employment at, 665 Walnut Ave., Vallejo, CA, 94592

Qualifications

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter of Recommendation)
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School or Equivalent
• HS Transcripts acceptable
• College Transcripts can be submitted in lieu of High School Documents)
• Resume (Resume)

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Vallejo City Unified School District is Philip Downs.