School Secretary

Paterson, New Jersey

Paterson Public Schools
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Position Type:
SECRETARIAL / CLERICAL/School Secretary

Date Posted:
3/26/2025

Location:
Dr. Frank Napier Jr. Academy of Technology

Date Available:
08/01/2025

Effective Date(s): August 1, 2025

Staff Needed: One (1) School Secretary

Qualifications:
  • Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Have a minimum of two years of successful experience in a related secretarial or office position or be a graduate of a recognized program of secretarial studies.
  • Demonstrate excellent secretarial skills, including at least 50 words per minute at the keyboard with a minimum of errors, general bookkeeping skills, organizational and filing skills, and the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
  • Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Google drive, Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, Excel.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
  • Demonstrate appropriate phone etiquette, with proper voice inflection.
  • Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
  • Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community, including difficult and emotional situations.
  • Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
  • Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education.
Salary: As per negotiated contract
Initiator: Derwin Smith, Principal
  • Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
  • Pending budget availability
  • All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted on the Paterson Public Schools website
Date Posted: 31 March 2025
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