The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the Substitute Secretary position
Location: Bellefonte Area School District
Type: Substitute

Position Overview

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Substitute Secretary to provide essential clerical and administrative support across school offices. This role is key to maintaining efficient operations and ensuring positive communication between staff, students, families, and the community. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Substitute Secretary will:

• Perform office routines; including, but not limited to answering the phones, using the intercom system, taking and conveying messages, and distributing mail
• Demonstrate a professional and welcoming demeanor while you greet, assist, and direct students, staff, and visitors who enter the office
• Collect and record data while ensuring confidentiality 
• Prepares copies and distributes notices and other correspondences
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure effective functioning of the office and school building

Education Requirements

Minimum: High school diploma or GED
Preferred:

Experience Requirements

Minimum:

• None

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a secretary role

Certifications & Licenses

Required:

• None

Preferred:

Application Requirements

External Applicants

Please submit the following documents with your online application:

• Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):

   

  • Act 34 – Criminal History

  • Act 114 – FBI Fingerprint

  • Act 151 – PA Child Abuse

  • Act 126- Mandated Reporter Training
    • The link is:   www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu

• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts

• Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)

Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit https://www.basd.net/o/basd/page/clearances for more information.

Internal Applicants

Use your district login to create an internal account. Click “Internal” on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.

Cover Letter Instructions

Address your cover letter to:

Dr. Roy Rakszawski
Superintendent of Schools
318 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Contact Information

For general application or position-related questions, contact:
Mr. Jeffrey Baker, Substitute Coordinator
318 N. Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Email: jbaker@basd.net
Cell Phone: 814-280-2341
Office Phone: 814-355-4814 ext. 3054

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at https://www.basd.net/