Elementary Administrative Assistant

Norwood Public Schools; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Administrative Assistant for George F. Willett Elementary School in Norwood, MA.

The role supports daily school operations and assists administration and teaching staff in a professional manner. Requirements include a High School Diploma (post-secondary coursework preferred), strong English, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs, with Munis knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-Secondary coursework preferred.
• Proficient in English language usage and spelling.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• MS Office and Google Docs proficiency; Munis Financial knowledge a plus.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential information.
• Handle inventory, order supplies, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Maintain attendance records for teachers and staff and process payroll weekly.
• Draft correspondence under the Principal’s direction.
• Maintain student records and attendance; manage transfers/withdrawals.
• Enter attendance in Aspen daily and update student records.
• Sort and distribute mail for the building.
• Organize time, work independently, and handle interruptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and Superintendent.

Skills

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Confidentiality

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Post-Secondary coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Google Docs

Munis Financial

Job description

Norwood Public Schools George F. Willett Elementary School - Norwood, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Elementary Administrative Assistant

Norwood Public Schools George F. Willett Elementary School - Norwood, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5944117

Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Perform administrative duties to insure a smooth operation of a school, as well as, assist administration and teaching staff in an efficient professional manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidential information.
• Perform duties of Administrative Assistant such as inventory, ordering supplies, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Maintain attendance records for teachers, aides, office staff, including subs (as needed) on a daily basis and then submit payroll weekly.
• Draft correspondence under the direction of the Principal.
• Maintain student records and attendance, including transferring and withdrawing students.
• Aspen: enter attendance on a daily basis, maintain changes in student records, such as, address/telephone numbers.
• Sort and distribute mail directed to the building.
• Ability to organize time, work independently and accomplish tasks despite frequent interruptions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-time

Welcome to George F. Willett Elementary School

WELCOME TO THE WILLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLThe Mission of the Willett Elementary School is to maximize the potential for all students to:* Experience a safe, friendly and cooperative educational environment as a naturalistic setting for learning experiences.* Experience developmentally appropriate programs that respect individual differences helping each child to reach his/her potential.* Acquire intellectual and social skills in an age appropriate environment.* Develop a positive self-concept in an environment that promotes and accepts the individual child.* Understand, accept and respect the cultural and intellectual differences of a diverse society by example provided by staff.* Explore technology in an age appropriate environment.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  High School Diploma or equivalent. Post-Secondary coursework preferred.
  Proficient in English Language usage and spelling.
  Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  Expertise with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Docs, and knowledge of Munis Financial a plus.
  Ability to multi task, meet deadlines, while maintaining a pleasant attitude.
  Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Scarlett Grandt
• 90 Garfield Ave
• Norwood, Massachusetts 02062
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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