School Secretary Jobs

2023 – 2024 School Year
Starting July 2023

For almost 60 years, The Gateway School has transformed the lives of bright children who experience academic difficulty as a result of language-based learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, reading and writing disorders), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive function disorder, or auditory processing difficulties. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Gateway enrolls approximately 150 students between the ages of 5-14. In small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio, faculty and therapists meet students where they are, individualize instruction accordingly, and develop them into skilled, strategic, independent learners who are capable of advocating for themselves and who are prepared to transition into mainstream school and life.

The Gateway School is seeking a School Secretary to join our team and provide main desk reception and secretarial/administrative support to the school community.

Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as required
• Provide a wide variety of administrative support to school administrators and the health office
• Sort and distribute mail. Copy, collate, and coordinate mailings.
• Perform data entry and update spreadsheets
• Greet and assist students, parents, and other visitors, both in person and on the telephone
• Answer telephone calls, provide assistance, and transfer calls to appropriate staff
• Monitor the arrival and attendance of students and staff and actively assist with student dismissals and bus coordination

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve and juggle multiple tasks
• Experience in a school setting is helpful
• Two years of related secretarial or administrative experience
• Excellent reception, customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

This is a 12-month-a-year, full-time position. Salary range is $50,000 – $60,000. Compensation package includes generous paid time off. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and indicate the position of interest in the email subject line. The Gateway School is an equal opportunity employer.