<p>Posted: May 1, 2025 Closed: May 15, 2025</p> <p>Employment Opportunity: Sherwood Middle School POSITION: Administrative Assistant/School Secretary 2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant/School Secretary for Sherwood Middle School. This is an extremely fast-paced position, which requires excellent interpersonal skills, spelling, grammar and computer proficiency skills. Attention to detail, patience, good judgment and problem-solving skills, and a respectful approach in all situations are essential to success in the position.</p> <p>The current rate of pay is $22.85-$28.62 per hour, based on years of experience in a similar role. The 2025-2026 rates are to be determined based on School Committee approval. This position works a school year schedule, Monday through Friday (37.5 hours/week). This position is eligible for benefits.</p> <p>We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom.</p> <p>Candidates with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Duties Include (but are not limited to):</p> <ul> <li>Working with the Principal and Assistant Principals to manage student daily attendance, including Child Safe check in. </li><li>Track and record all tardy and dismissals for students and communicate with administrators, counselors, and families. </li><li>Track and record all student records. Print and file student report cards. </li><li>Handle and file/distribute all mail and packages arriving at school. </li><li>Maintain the School Website. </li><li>Interacting in a positive, welcoming manner with students and staff. </li><li>Building relationships with students and families. </li><li>Performing, typical administrative assistant duties such as answering phone, mail, greeting visitors. </li></ul> <p>Skills/Attributes/Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High level of comfort with technology, including proficiency with data manipulation utilizing Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets, use of VLOOKUP; must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Google applications. PowerSchool or Munis proficiency is a plus and will be a required component of training </li><li>Ability to change directions quickly in a busy office and school environment </li><li>Strong writing and communication skills </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills including tactful and confidential communications with families regarding technology and related obligations </li><li>High level of detail-orientation </li><li>Exhibits the values of Shrewsbury Public Schools </li></ul> <p>Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor or evaluator.</p> <p>Please apply via www.schoolspring.com</p> <p>The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.</p>