SCHOOL
SUBSTITUTE COORDINATOR 3190
Under general supervision, an employee in this class
provides substitute coverage for absent Teachers, Teaching Assistants and
School Teacher Aides in a large school district. The incumbent is responsible
for interviewing candidates, verifying their qualifications and determining
their areas of expertise and/or preference. Considerable use of independent
judgment and initiative is required. Performance is reviewed by an
administrator through conferences. Does related work as required.
Records
calls from Teachers, Teaching Assistants and School Teacher Aides who are
absent;
Calls
schools in the district to notify them of absentees and their replacements;
Interviews
prospective substitute employees and makes recommendations on hiring;
Prepares
substitute packets of information about the job, including benefits, if any,
payroll schedules and instructions on completing time sheets;
Answers
inquiries; regarding Unemployment Insurance Claims;
Maintains
and updates lists of substitutes;
Keeps
statistics on staff absences and substitute data.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of modern office terminology and
practices; good knowledge of department procedures and operation; good
knowledge of effective interviewing techniques; ability to analyze facts and
exercise sound judgment; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both
orally and in writing; ability to maintain effective working relationships with
associates; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with demands of the
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma, and two (2) years of experience in personnel, a substitute calling
service, and/or a customer service environment which involved dealing with
customer complaints and inquiries.
NOTE: Additional education from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State may be
substituted for experience for a maximum of one (1) year.
SUFFOLK COUNTY