SY26-27 Administrative Assistant Part Time (2) - Eliot Elementary School

Administrative Assistant

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Administrative Assistant to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The person in this position will have a five day a week, part-time schedule as part of an office team. This is a benefits-eligible position. Eliot is a kindergarten through fifth grade school with a warm and inclusive environment where student's needs are central to our work.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Duties will include:

• Completion of office work including but not limited to:
• answering phones and assisting with receptionist tasks;
• monitoring attendance through use of our School Dismissal Manager system;
• mail and/or materials distribution to classrooms;
• use of technology and Google suite;

• Supervision of students at lunch and recess, with support from additional staff members;
• Additional supervision and support of students as needed;
• Provide classroom coverage as needed;
• Supervise arrival of students and/or assist in the afternoon dismissal of students; and
• Other office or school based duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Understanding of elementary school-aged children.
• Ability to make decisions at the moment to ensure the safety of all students.
• Ability to establish and maintain a supportive environment for all students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple team members.
• Ability to maintain confidential information regarding students and families.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand and work both indoors and outdoors for multiple hours.
• Interest in and appreciation for elementary school students.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and one year secretarial experience.
• Experience in school environment preferred.
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents in active settings is a plus.

Compensation:

Please review the Unit D Contract and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits. Hourly Rate Range: AR1 $21.02-$23.30 (Sy26 rate)

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, and one reference have been attached to your online application.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.