Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, High School Diploma, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Policy Evaluation, Secondary School, State Laws and Regulations, Telephone Skills, United States Citizen
id='p298_'>SCHOOL SECRETARY JobID: 298
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 10 Month/Part-Time
Date Posted:
6/25/2026
Location:
Palmyra Middle/High School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
SCHOOL SECRETARY for Palmyra Middle/High School
Position Type: Part-Time 10-Month Secretary
Summer Hours: 8 days at per diem rate; dates negotiable
Location: Palmyra Middle/High School Main Office
Start Date: September 1, 2026 + 2026 Summer Dates TBD
Application Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026
Reports to: Mr. Daniel Licata, Principal
Salary Range: $25,000.00 to $35,000.00
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum experience as determined by the board
- Good word processing skills
- Knowledge of automated office equipment and efficient office procedures
- Good telephone skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status
- Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.
JOB GOAL: To carry out all secretarial and clerical duties necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the office.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives and routes incoming calls and correspondence.
- Performs usual office routines.
- Types correspondence, notices and reports.
- Maintains a well-organized up-to-date filing system.
- Operates all business machines necessary to complete reports and clerical work required in the operation of the office.
- Arranges meetings, prepares agendas and handles follow-up activities as necessary.
- Assists, logs in, and directs visitors to the schools.
- Maintains confidentiality as required and appropriate.
- Performs other tasks related to the efficient operation of the office as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
Annual Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations
FLSA Status: Non-exempt