Office Assistant Summer Programs - Sunita Williams; SY

Office Assistant Temporary Position

This temp position is from July 7 2026 through July 31, 2026. The hours are 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.

Under the direction of the Summer Program Directors, the position will perform secretarial/clerical work and supervise students during arrival and dismissal to ensure the efficient operations of departments/front office.

• Assists with recording student attendance in the student information management system, as assigned
• Documents and corrects absences, late arrivals, dismissals and other related attendance issues
• Monitors and tracks student attendance
• Generates attendance reports as required
• Assists with student registration and transfers
• Processes student discipline letters including typing, filing, and mailing of letters
• Oversees work of student volunteers and provides instruction for various work tasks
• Performs secretarial work for school principals and assigned administrators
• Drafts correspondence and documents
• Performs routine tasks such as filing, faxing, copying, and data entry
• Manages, sorts and distributes mail
• Answers phones and responds to questions from parents, students, and other district personnel
• Greets visitors and responds to questions and concerns
• Provides recess/lunch coverage and other student supervision, as assigned.
• Meets deadlines

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and one year secretarial experience.
• Experience in school environment preferred.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle difficult situations with sensitivity and tact
• Experience and knowledge in a customer service environment
• Knowledge of school office environments
• Knowledge and experience with school office technology and equipment
• Skill in written and oral communications
• Ability to kindly, calmly and professionally interact with students, parents, teachers, co-workers and visitors in a dynamic environment
• Ability to organize, prioritize work responsibilities and use time efficiently
• Skill in tracking and recording student attendance data

Hourly Rate: AR1 $ 21.02 - $23.30 (Current NPS employees will be compensated at their current Unit D contractual hourly rate for this position).

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English‑speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.