Secretary, Education ​/ Teaching

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary

Date Posted:
6/3/2026

Location:
Shapleigh School

Date Available:
06/10/2026
Position Title:
Secretary

Location:
Shapleigh School

Reports To: Principal

Position

Start Date:

As soon as a suitable candidate is found

Final date to receive applications:
June 10, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found

The Kittery School District is currently seeking a full-time secretary at Shapleigh School in Kittery, Maine. This position is Monday-Friday from 7AM to 3PM. Contracted for 195 - 205 days.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• excellent customer service skills with both young people and adults
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• outstanding computer skills
• strong organizational skills
• strong interpersonal skills
• enjoyment in/respect for working with a range of students from grade four-through eight (and lots of patience)
• a great a sense of humor
• the ability to multitask in a busy office environment
• an understanding that confidentiality and discretion in a school setting is critical
• Assists with maintaining building administrator's calendar

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring student safety at all times; including controlling access to the building when school is in session
• Greeting visitors, students, and staff with courtesy
• managing student attendance data with accuracy
• contacting families over the phone
• Managing the scheduling substitute teachers
• assisting the principal and assistant principal with assigned duties
  
  Candidates must submit to a Criminal History Record Check through the Maine Department of Education.

Required Application Materials:

• Completed Applitrack Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 Current Letter of Reference (Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years)

Internal candidates may apply in writing to huma

Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.