Executive Assistant to the Director of Special Education

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union; Sunderland (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union in Sunderland, Vermont, is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the Director of Special Education. The role requires high attention to detail, strict confidentiality, and the ability to coordinate with administrators, staff, and community members.

The ideal candidate has a strong administrative background in education or organizational settings, with experience in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma; an Associate Degree is preferred.
• At least two years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in an office setting.
• Experience in business-education is preferred.
• Fluency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, or similar office systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Special Education and the Central Office.
• Manage confidential records and communications with discretion.
• Coordinate with administrators, staff, and community members to ensure timely information flow.
• Support calendar management and meeting preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discrete / confidential handling

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Director of Special Education

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union - Sunderland, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5971675

Application Deadline: Nov 08, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union seeks a full time, year round Executive Assistant to the Director of Special Education. The Executive Assistant to the Director of Student Services performs a variety of administrative duties which contribute to the efficient operation of the Special Education Department and Central Office. This position requires significant attention to detail, adherence to time management and the capacity to handle highly confidential matters. The ability to proactively and effectively communicate with administrators, staff, other professionals, and community members is a necessary skill.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in administrative support within an educational or organizational setting. They possess a natural ability to multi-task under tight deadlines while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor. This individual operates with high emotional intelligence and absolute discretion when handling sensitive departmental files or community interactions.

This position offers a deep immersion into public school administration and educational leadership structures. We expect the individual in this role to continuously refine their knowledge of local and federal educational mandates over time. It is an ideal placement for a career administrative professional looking to exert a meaningful, positive influence on student support services behind the scenes.

The workday is 8.0 hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

The complete job description can be found HERE.

BRSU is a Professional Learning Community which demonstrates best practice in teaching and is committed to high levels of achievement and success for all students. We offer a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We have excellent benefits and take pride in our inviting work culture filled with dedicated professionals.

Annual Salary Range:

• $50,000 to $64,000, based on years of experience, prorated in accordance with start date.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. An Associate Degree in Business or other appropriate discipline is preferred.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Executive Assistant and/or experience working in an office setting.
  • Experience in business-education is preferred.
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Fluency with Google Suite tools, Microsoft Office, or similar office systems is essential.
• Required Skills/Abilities:
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills including the capacity to communicate courteously, efficiently, effectively and respond to questions from a variety of individuals, including faculty, staff, administrators, co-workers, applicants, community members, and representatives of outside organizations.
  • Capacity to calculate percentages, proportions, averages, etc.
  • Demonstrated capacity to use discretion and independent judgment, in an environment with highly confidential data.
  • Must be self-motivated.
  • Willingness to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

BRSU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This practice applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

BRSU conducts thorough screenings of all applicants being recommended for hire, which may include contacting references not listed on your application. Selected individuals are subject to criminal records background checks and child and adult abuse registry checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon acceptable results of these checks at the sole discretion of the Superintendent or their designee.

Contact Information

• Caitlin Cavagnino , Director of Special Education
• 6378 VT Route 7A
• Sunderland, Vermont 05250-8427
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]