Administrative Assistant - Level IV

Westport Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Public Schools seeks an Administrative Assistant - Level IV at Bedford Middle School. The role begins December 7, 2026, supporting staff, parents, and students with confidential clerical work and record-keeping.

The ideal candidate offers strong communication, advanced computer and word processing skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently within a public school setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong computer and word processing skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Googledocs).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with staff, parents and students; confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated accuracy with attention to detail and records.
• Experience with Powerschool and Pentamation/Purchasing preferred.

Skills

Excellent written and communication

Computer applications

Word processing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Word

Excel

Power Point

Googledocs

Powerschool

Pentamation/Purchasing

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Level IV JobID: 2164

• Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary IV
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: Bedford Middle School
• Date Available: 12/07/2026

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and communication skills;
• Excellent computer application and word processing skills (including Word, Excel, Power Point and Googledocs);
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills in working with staff, parents and students, including the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and handle a multitude of responsibilities concurrently;
• Demonstrated accuracy with attention to detail and record keeping;
• Experience with Powerschool andPentamation/Purchasing preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: $59,322.69 - $62,318.97, based on experience in a public school setting and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Westport Board of Education and the Westport Association of Educational Secretaries, United Public Service Employees Union.
• Health & Dental Insurance: Eligible employees may participate in the Connecticut State Partnership Plan 2.0 for health insurance and the Delta Dental Plan, with employee premium contributions as provided in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Retirement: Participation in a Defined Contribution Program through the Town of Westport.
• Paid Leave: Paid leave benefits include personal illness/family illness days, personal leave, vacation time, and other applicable contractual leaves.
• Additional Benefits: Paid holidays, bonus for unused sick days, and other opportunities are available under the collective bargaining agreement.

Starting Date:

December 7, 2026

The Westport Board of Education (the "Board") will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.