School Administrative Assistant: Organized, Friendly Support

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the school office and Assistant Principal. The role requires strong organization, discretion, and proactive teamwork in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, scheduling support, data handling, and customer service. Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and PowerSchool is preferred, with confidentiality and professionalism emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of secretarial or administrative support experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Word/Excel, and PowerSchool (or willingness to learn).
• Strong grammar, punctuation, and spelling for proofreading and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an efficient and organized office environment to support school administration, faculty, students, and families.
• Handle daily clerical tasks including filing, copying, scanning, and preparing documents.
• Manage confidential files and records, including updating manuals and reference materials.
• Distribute mail and ensure timely communication within the building.

Skills

Grammar & proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organization

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years admin support experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word/Excel

PowerSchool

Job description

Danbury Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the school office and Assistant Principal. The role requires strong organization, discretion, and proactive teamwork in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, scheduling support, data handling, and customer service. Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and PowerSchool is preferred, with confidentiality and professionalism emphasized.