Executive Assistant - House Secretary (Grade 3 - 12 Month)

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools seeks an Executive Assistant - House Secretary to support the House Dean at Newton South High School. You will manage calendars, drafts, communications, and routine office tasks to ensure smooth daily operations for staff and students.

You will coordinate meetings, assist counselors and teachers, and maintain records and reports. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal abilities within a busy high school environment.

Qualifications

• High school education with 1–2 years of office experience.
• Thorough knowledge of office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of policies of the school department and city departments.
• Working knowledge of laws and policies relevant to the school’s work.
• Proficiency with computer software applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, students and the public.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Confidential Secretary to the House Dean and Assistant House Dean.
• Provide support for three counselors and up to eighty faculty members.
• First contact with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Manage the House Dean’s schedule and correspondence; facilitate meetings.
• Set up meetings for House Dean, Counselors and Teachers for IEPs.
• Provide customer service by answering questions in person or by phone.
• Maintain records, prepare reports and informational mailings.
• Handle money following school procedures and maintain databases.

Skills

Office experience

Office procedures

Software knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Executive Assistant - House Secretary (Grade 3 - 12 Month)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department: High School

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt, NESA

Reports To: High School Principal / House Dean

SUMMARY

The Executive Assistant - House Secretary (Grade 3) will assist the House Dean in the daily operations of the high school house. They will perform a wide variety of complex secretarial and administrative duties under broad supervision of the House Dean.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education and one to two years of office experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Thorough knowledge of office procedures, practices and terminology
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the school department and the city departments
• Working knowledge of laws and policies relevant to the school’s work
• Knowledge of the operation of computer software applications.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with staff, students and the public
• Ability to compose correspondence. Ability to recognize and resolve problems with minimal administrative intervention
• Ability to interpret and implement instructions provided in oral and written form
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions. Analytical ability
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to operate a personal computer and display intermediate to advanced skill when using software programs for word processing, database, spreadsheet and other software as required by the position
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to diffuse difficult situations to enable effective problem solving.
• Expertise and skill in utilizing personal computers, popular word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as Confidential Secretary to the House Dean and Assistant House Dean, if applicable
• Provides support for three counselors and up to eighty faculty members
• Providesfirst contact with all sectors of the community including students, parents, staff, police, etc
• Manages the House Dean’s schedule, correspondence, and facilitates meetings
• Sets up meetings for the House Dean, Counselors and Teachers regarding IEP meetings
• Provides customer service by answering questions both in person or by telephone
• Provides information relative to school system policies and procedures
• Refers individuals to appropriate source as required. Responds tactfully to citizens complaints.
• Performs all general clerical duties including, but not limited to, word processing, making copies, filing, data entry, answering the telephone, opening and delivering mail, etc in support of the House Dean and teachers
• Maintains records and files. Drafts correspondence
• Produces a variety of informational mailings to parents/guardians, and students including, but not limited to, opening day packet, obligation letters, suspension letters, written academic comment slips, second cut letters, 504 letters, etc.
• Prepares various reports
• Collects monies from overdue obligations and submits the deposit to the bursar. Collects monies for various activities
• Maintains a variety of databases including, but not limited to, student attendance data, Student Contact data, and the Faculty Data Base
• Monitors students that have been sent out of class due to disciplinary issues or serving in-house suspension
• Sends out student updates to teachers for counselors and special education teachers
• Alphabetizes teacher appraisals and sends them along to the appropriate counselor
• Prints student schedules, teacher schedules, alphas, class lists, comments, report cards and attendance records.
• Maintain office equipment, copier, printer, shredder, etc
• Writes student passes throughout the day
• Orders supplies for the entire house
• Orders monthly passes through MBTA and distributes T passes to students
• Collects all questionnaires for different clubs and activities that may be going on in the school
• Types the General Education Accommodation Plan for the counselors and sends it out to the appropriate people
• Requests homework from teachers when students are absent more than two days
• Obtains coverage for Advisory H Block when all I.S.S. faculty are assigned elsewhere
• Maintains student’s cumulative folders. Organizes Freshman CUM folders that come from the middle schools to be distributed to the appropriate houses
• Responsible for coordinating and organizing major house events and projects including award ceremonies, graduation and other important school events. Creates various forms, worksheets, programs and catalogs
• Takes the lead for senior exit procedures including collection obligations or obligation fees, collecting a future plans questionnaires, distributing the senior cumulative records, health records, and cap and gown
• Assists in the main office if needed. Assists other Administrative Assistants for House if needed
• May help with the MCAS process including counting and distributing exams, packaging and sending completed exams, filing, etc
• May attend workshops, meetings or training sessions
• Creates and maintains the House web page. Prepares and sends weekly email from the House Dean, maintains email mailing list
• Handles money following school procedures; faculty dues, parking fees, graduation fees, etc
• Creates and maintains several related databases including student data, suspension data, progress to graduation data, locker assignments and lock combinations
• Create and maintain database of student requests for teacher assessments. Monitors received reports and follows-up regarding missing reports
• Writes-up excused absence, dismissals and tardy passes through-out the day; updates this information in the school-wide Mac school database
• Helps monitor attendance, including communication with home
• Performs varied and responsible functions requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental operations and the exercise of judgment and initiative to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures and practices
• Works under broad supervision, following department rules, regulations and policies, requiring the ability to plan and perform operations, and to complete assigned tasks according to a prescribed time schedule. Refers all questionable cases to supervisor
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,180 to $65,824 Per Year
Job Categories: Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Meaghan Martin , House Dean
• Newton South High School
• Email: [e-mail]