Senior Administrative Assistant Sunita L. Williams Elementary School; SY

Senior Administrative Assistant [Sunita L. Williams Elementary School] (SY26-27)

Needham Public Schools Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
- Needham, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:
Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School is seeking candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences for the position of Senior Administrative Assistant. This is a 12-month position in a welcoming, dynamic and inclusive environment.

Needham Public School District is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm educator to join our team. Diverse candidates, especially those from historically marginalized and silenced groups such as educators of color, are highly encouraged to apply.

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/School Aide

Senior Administrative Assistant, Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
- Unit D position

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (40 Hours per week, 8 hours per day not including 30-minute unpaid lunch)

The Senior Administrative Assistant provides high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Principal and school administration. This role serves as the primary point of contact for parents, staff, and students, ensuring the school’s daily operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

• Manages substitute coverage for classroom teachers and specialists, working closely with payroll coordinator.
• Performs receptionist duties such as greeting visitors, parents and other school-related business. Tracks school visitors, ensures all visitors adhere to security protocols to maintain a safe campus. Answers phones, forwarding calls and taking messages.
• Draft and distribute school newsletters, emails, and emergency notifications via mass communication tools.
• Manage the daily flow of the front office, including visitor check-ins, phone inquiries, and student arrivals/departures.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, families, employees, and others.
• Use desktop computers and software applications (e.g., Power School, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, etc.).
• Maintain the calendars for the Principal, scheduling appointments with teachers, parents and community members.
• Collaborate with the Town of Needham facilities department to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.
• Maintain accurate student files, including enrollment, attendance, and transcripts. Maintain databases and run reports as needed.

Performs related duties as required by the principal or the assistant principal.

Good communication skills and ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment. Strong technology skills, previous work with elementary‑aged students preferred.

Please review the Unit D Contract and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits. The salary range for this position is AR5 $ 29.23-$32.42.

Please apply online. Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, and letters of recommendation have been attached to your online application.

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.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

• Caren Firger, Principal
• Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: .ma.us