Secretary I

Norwalk Public Schools

Norwalk, CT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$26.98–$32.21 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Policies, Administrative Skills, Android, Apple iPad, Board of Education, Calculators, Communication Skills, Copying Machines, Dance, Document Scanners, Education Regulations, Educational Administration, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, Keyboards, Laptop PC, Mathematics, Office Equipment, Office Suites, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Schedule Development, School Attendance, Spanish Language, Telephone Skills, Test Data, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Typing, University/School Policies, User Documentation

LOCATION

Norwalk, CT

POSTED

Today

Position Type:
Secretarial/Secretary I

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
SONO

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
SECRETARY I
SOUTH NORWALK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Job Description:

Independently perform a full range of secretarial functions to support immediate supervisor.

Essential Functions:

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 student early dismissal and sign out process
Record student absences and tardiness, and produce 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 invitations to staff for Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and place on 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 appropriate staff
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

Registry Clerk is responsible for all items under "Essential Functions" as well as the following:

Organize and maintain student achievement and testing data

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, students, parents, and visitors
Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications/Certificates:

High school diploma or equivalency
Two (2) years of experience above the clerk level in office support or secretarial work
College training of 15 semester hours equaling .5 years of experience in 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 find appropriate

Qualifications/Certificates: (Continued)

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 find appropriate.

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
Basic 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

Additional Working Conditions:

Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, see, speak, reach, stretch with hand and arms, crouch, kneel and stoop
Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors, intercom, and telephone
Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 10 pounds

Equipment Operated:

Computer, Laptop, iPad, Android Tablet
Printer, Scanner, Copier
Intercom, Walkie-Talkie, School Entry System (Buzzer)

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions set forth by the Norwalk Board of Education.

Days: Monday - Friday (27.5 hours weekly)
Salary: $26.98 - $32.21/hour
Group: Two
Bargaining Unit: NFEP
Work Year: August-June (11 Months)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Apply at
www.norwalkpublicschools.org
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, sexual orientation, 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; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

Secretary I

Norwalk Public Schools

Norwalk, CT

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