School Secretary

School Secretary

12-Month Position: 37.5 hours/week, 7:30am -330 pm.

Immediate Start Date

Salary: $23.33 Hourly

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

Personable, courteous manner with all clientele in and about the school;

Support a positive school climate and practice confidentiality in every aspect of the school day;

Proficient in technological applications (i.e., Google Suite for Education, Outlook, Microsoft Word, EXCEL, Publisher, PowerPoint as well as Educational Software, i.e., PowerSchool, various State Dept. of Education websites.)

English and Spanish bilingual preferred but not required

Possess demonstrated experience in a school office or equivalent.

Responsibilities include:

Performing various routine-to-complex secretarial, bookkeeping and clerical work to ensure efficient and effective office operations. Provides assistance to supervisor, co-workers, students and the general public as required.

Qualifications:

Requires Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in secretarial science or related field, supplemented by one to two years of responsible secretarial experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be able to type with speed and accuracy and be proficient with educational programs and software.

All applicants must complete an electronic application via Applitrack: Please be sure to attach a detailed cover letter along with a resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Paper and emailed applications and documents will not be accepted.

The Westbrook Board of Education and Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Westbrook Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Connecticut State Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Application deadline: Open until filled.