Secretary / Main Office / 12 Month (Grade 4)

Cheshire Public Schools

Cheshire, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Copying Machines, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Newsletter, Operations Planning, Printers, Purchasing/Procurement, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching, Website Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cheshire, CT
POSTED
14 days ago

id='p2823_'>Secretary / Main Office / 12 Month (Grade 4) JobID: 2823

Position Type:

Secretarial/Secretary

Date Posted:

6/16/2026

Location:

Dodd Middle School

Date Available:

Immediately

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Secretary Main Office / 12 Month Grade 4 / Dodd Middle School

Description:

Performs administrative and secretarial assistance of a responsible nature as instructed by the principal or his/her designee. Performs the following responsibilities:

  • Supports Assistant Principal
  • Manages student registrations and withdrawals
  • Responsible for all Dodd communications to staff & families
  • Updates school calendar for staff & public
  • Manages website
  • Coordinates monthly newsletter
  • Edits and publishes Program of Studies
  • Coordinates substitute coverage
  • Manages student teachers and interns
  • Handles copier/printer equipment
  • Assists in Promotion and NJHS ceremonies and Washington D.C. field trip
  • Coordinates athletic tryouts and student eligibility
  • Coordinates the Student Activity and My School Bucks accounts
  • oversees office operations, plans and organizes work according to office standard procedures
  • Establishes priorities within work assignment
  • Answers phones, providing information and assistance to parents, staff members and others as needed or refers callers to appropriate office or staff person
  • Prepares and independently composes letters, reports and various other documents
  • Maintains school budget using Tyler ERP and handles purchasing for all divisions

Please Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Supervised By:

Receives task direction from the School Principal and/or his/her designee.

Qualifications:

The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with graduation from high school and previous general office experience. Previous public school experience preferred. Ability to independently carry out special projects and programs and to make judgment calls within assigned area of responsibility. Computer experience required including the use of Google Education Applications and Microsoft Office, and PowerSchool desired. Ability to relate positively to parents, staff members, and the general public.

Salary:

In accordance with the Agreement Between Cheshire Board of Education and the Cheshire Educational Secretaries and Technicians United. Starting Salary $30.69 (G4-S1). Benefits Available.

To Apply:

www.applitrack.com/cheshire/onlineapp

Cheshire Public School reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.

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Cheshire Public Schools