School Secretary (2026-2027 SY)

School Secretary (2026-2027 SY) Norwalk Public Schools - 3.4 Norwalk, CT Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Workflow management (operations management method) Writing skills Basic math Student information system Customer inquiry handling High school diploma or GED Calendar management Productivity software

Full Job Description JobID:

10260

Position Type:

Secretarial/Secretary I Date Posted:

5/14/2026

Location:

Brien McMahon High School 2026-2027 SCHOOL

YEAR SECRETARY I BREIN MCMAHON HIGH SCHOOL

Job Description:

Independently perform a full range of secretarial functions to support the immediate supervisor Assist in the implementation of Norwalk Board of Education administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety Promote a positive office atmosphere to welcome and assist visitors Main office reception Respond to questions and requests promptly and appropriately Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries in a timely manner Bulletin boards Assign and label mailboxes Dismissal of students (bus announcements/bus logs) Assist with whole school, department, and/or District mailings Operate and maintain office equipment Scan correspondence and related materials Review, route, and prioritize mail Facilitate students' early dismissal and sign-out process Record student absences and tardiness, and produce a daily attendance report Maintain bus assignment log and issue student passes Maintain manual files, documents, and records Organize and maintain office files Facilitate school activity requests, including, but not limited to, the following: process field trip request forms, process school dance requests, count money collected from students for activities, prepare bank deposit, deposit funds, and ensure all paperwork is submitted for services associated with the activity, (e.g., transportation for the field trip) Access PowerSchool to look up students Assist with Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and District mailings Prepare student obligation letters Prepare an invitation to staff for Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and place on the digital calendar Collect and copy teacher reports seven (7) days prior to Planning and Placement Team meetings Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment, and distribute supplies to the appropriate staff Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to listen attentively Ability to perform assigned tasks effectively Considerable knowledge of office systems and procedures Basic knowledge of business math Ability to take notes Ability to operate office suite software and student information system software Ability to schedule and prioritize workflow Organizational and problem-solving skills

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Interact in a positive manner with all staff, students, parents, and visitors Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications/Certificates:

High school diploma or equivalency Two years (2) of experience above the clerk level in office support or secretarial work College training of 15 semester hours, equaling .5 year of experience in the secretarial sciences, may be substituted for two years of experience above clerk level May require fluency in Spanish Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or designee finds appropriate

Days:

Monday – Friday (27.5-37.5 hours weekly)

Salary:

In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement

Group:

Two Bargaining Unit:

NFEP Work Year:

August-June (11 Months)

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Apply at www.norwalkps.org/applynoww Click "Employment"

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability. 06.20.2024