Administrative Assistant- Special Education

Pennsauken Public Schools; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Pennsauken Public Schools in Central Administrative Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Special Education. The role supports administrative functions, data reporting, and communication within the Special Education office.

The position requires a high school diploma with preferred Special Education experience and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It is a 12-month Secretary/Secretary position with health benefits and a salary range of $45,000 to $55,000 per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Special Education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources to prepare reports and information.
• Performs duties to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the office.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g., correspondence, agendas, minutes, event programs, bulletins, reports).
• Processes a wide variety of documents for dissemination in compliance with guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Responds to calls, concerns and complaints to resolve problems and provide information or refer to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules a wide variety of activities to make necessary arrangements.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Administrative Assistant- Special Education

• Position Type: Secretary/ Secretary - 12-Months


• Date Posted: 8/11/2026


• Location: Central Administrative Office

Responsibilities

• Compiles data from a wide variety of diversified sources for the purpose of preparing reports, and preparing information.


• Performs duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness


• Prepares a wide variety of complex written materials (e.g. correspondence, agendas, minutes, event programs, bulletins, reports, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information and/or creating documentation in compliance with established guidelines


• Processes a wide variety of complex documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information in compliance with administrative guidelines and/or regulatory requirements.


• Responds to calls, concerns and/or complaints for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.


• Schedules a wide variety of activities for the purpose of making necessary arrangements.

Qualifications

• High school graduate


• Special Education experience preferred


• Must possess technical skills (including but not limited to MS WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint)


• Specific skill-based competencies are required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including, but not limited to: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing delegated authority


• Must possess the ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with constant interruptions; and working with detailed information/data.


• Must pass the NJ Criminal History Review Unit Fingerprinting requirement.

Terms

• 12 month position with health benefits


• $45,000 to $55,000 yearly, terms and conditions of employment per contract