Secretary - Principal

New Milford Public Schools; Hickory Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Pension plan

Job summary

New Milford Public Schools is seeking a Secretary to the Principal at Schaghticoke Middle School. The 12-month position supports the Principal and district staff, handling confidential records, communications, scheduling, and office operations to ensure smooth school administration.

The role requires strong secretarial skills, proficiency with MS Office and PowerSchool, and the ability to interact effectively with families, staff, and students in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent secretarial and clerical skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and school administrative systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties: manage and maintain office documents, correspondence, and records.
• Answer and direct telephone inquiries.
• Support staff, parents and students with questions and concerns.
• Schedule meetings and maintain electronic calendars.
• Maintain schedules for state reports and time-sensitive activities.
• Provide secretarial support to school administration.

Skills

Secretarial skills

MS Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

PowerSchool

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

• Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Secretary - 12-Months
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Schaghticoke Middle School
• Date Available: 01/13/2027

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

October 20, 2026

Secretary - Principal

Position Title: Secretary to the Principal – 12 Month

Location (s): Schaghticoke Middle School

Position Reports To: Building Administration

Job ID: # 2549

Internal Close Date: October 27, 2026

Required Certification

• Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent

General Scope of Function

The Principal Secretary plays an integral role in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's administrative operations. This position provides essential support to the Principal's office while serving as a key liaison between administration, faculty, students, and families.

Preferred Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/ or abilities required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced secretarial skills including but not limited to experience with Microsoft Suite – MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Google email and / or financial software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with an ability to work with district staff, students and parents.
• Possess good judgment in responding to parents, guardians and other members of the public.
• High degree of organization.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Previous Experience is a school system a plus
• Knowledge of PowerSchool a plus
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties to include but are not limited to manage & maintaining office documents, faxing, photocopying, all written and electronic correspondence, financial documents and records.
• Answer and direct telephone inquiries.
• Support district staff, parents and others with questions and concerns.
• Schedule and maintain meetings, appointments, and electronic calendars.
• Maintain schedules and calendars for state required reports and other time sensitive activities.
• Provide logistical support for building and department activities.
• Coordinates special education and 504 meetings, paperwork, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provide secretarial support to school administration.
• Responsible for student records to include registration and withdrawal of all students, demographics, free/reduced lunch forms, bus passes, etc.
• Responsible for monthly enrollment report.
• Collects and maintains records on disciplinary measures; if applicable
• Works with all forms and records involving staff absenteeism and substitute coverage.
• Provides relief for and helps office receptionists with students, parents, visitors and staff members.
• Maintains records on field trips, guest visitors, and dismissals; if applicable
• Works with Principal on district-wide testing of students.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Physical Activity

The position may require infrequent lifting, pulling or pushing during the normal performance of the tasks and responsibilities. Work may require frequent sitting, walking, and standing in an office environment. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of a Secretary, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

Work is performed in the school office environment.

COMPENSATION & WAGE RANGE DISCLOSURE

In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 31-40z (Wage Range Disclosure), hourly wage rates and step placement for this position are governed by the Wage Schedule (Classification Class IA, Class I, Class II, or Class III) set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the New Milford Board of Education and the New Milford Educational Secretaries Association, Chapter of Local 136, I.F.P.T.E. To review the full secretarial wage schedule and classification scale, please access the Collective Bargaining Agreement here.

BENEFITS & LEAVE ELIGIBILITY

Eligible employees in this bargaining unit receive benefits pursuant to the IFPTE Local 136 collective bargaining agreement, including:

• Health & Medical Insurance: Connecticut State Partnership Plan 2.0 (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage) for full-time assignments.
• Paid Leave: Annual allotment of Paid Sick Leave, Personal Days, Paid Vacation Days (for 12-month staff), and Paid Holidays.
• Family & Medical Leave: Job protection under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and wage-replacement benefit eligibility under the Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave (CT Paid Leave) program, supplemented by contractual paid leave allotments. To review the official Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act notice, please visit: U.S. Department of Labor: Wage & Hour Division
• Retirement & Pension: Mandatory enrollment in the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS) or district pension plan as applicable; optional 403(b)/457(b) plans.
• Additional Benefits: Group Life Insurance, Overtime eligibility under FLSA rules, and Longevity Pay where applicable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & STATUTORY CLEARANCES

The New Milford Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The New Milford Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, or disability. The New Milford Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.