Secretarial Position Administrative Assistant for School Counseling

Job Description:

POSITION: Administrative Assistant II, School Counseling

LOCATION: Newtown High School, Sandy Hook, CT 06482

STARTING DATE: August 14, 2026

DURATION: 52 weeks, 35 hours per week

REMUNERATION: $29.36 per hour

Qualifications:

• Must have an excellent knowledge of PowerSchool, Google Office Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills. Must be well organized with the ability to plan and organize work so that needed results can be achieved.
• In this fast-paced environment, candidates must be able to handle multiple tasks, teacher, student and parent requests, and demonstrate confidentiality and excellent problem solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between the School Counseling Department, teachers, staff, students parents, and outside agencies.
• Follow guidelines to register new students.
• Use technology to assist families with the registration process.
• Help maintain the daily functions of the department.
• Maintain daily calendars. Schedule meetings as needed using Google Calendar.
• Carry out work as specified by Principal and Assistant Principals.

If interested in this position, please apply online by August 2, 2026 through the following link : http://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.