Waterford Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant (10 month position) for our Special Services Department. This role is responsible for administrative clerical duties of a confidential, complex and responsible nature. The Administrative Secretary for Special Services reports to the Director of Special Services, works closely with the Special Services Supervisor, and Special Services staff.
Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL. Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”
The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students. According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state. The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.
This position requires the ability to multi-task; as well as having excellent technology skills and a willingness to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the school community.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to complete work within district, state and federal statutes, regulations and policies.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Graduate or equivalent plus 6 months related secretarial experience or training.
HOURLY RATE based on bargaining unit agreement: https://www.waterfordschools.org/our_district/departments/hr/contracts/waterford_secretaries__clerks___assistants
Link to job description listed below: Administrative Secretary – Special Services
Excellent health benefits (Anthem Medical , Cigna Dental and Vision) State Partnership Plan
State Partnership Benefits Website
Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal time in accordance with individual contracts and bargaining unit agreements.
403 B - all positions eligible
Positions with a scheduled work week of 20 hrs or more: Mandatory Pension eligible, vested after 5 years . State Municipal pension (MERS). MERS Plan Summary.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six months of related secretarial experience or training
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent technology skills
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Ability to work within district, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and policies
What We Do
Waterford Public Schools is a public school district in Waterford, Michigan, providing education from early childhood and pre-K through elementary, middle, and high school. Its programs include academic instruction, enrichment, arts, athletics, career and technical education, and support services for students. The district emphasizes quality teaching, student learning, and helping each student thrive, with families, staff, and the community contributing to students’ success.
