Secretary – Enfield Eagle Academy

Secretary – Enfield Eagle Academy

Full-Time, Non-Union Position, Salaried Position

Position Summary

Enfield Eagle Academy is seeking a highly organized, flexible, and student-focused Secretary to provide administrative support for both the regular school-year program and the Extended School Year (ESY) program. Enfield Eagle Academy is a unique educational setting serving students with specialized educational and behavioral needs. As such, this position requires adaptability, initiative, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to assume a variety of responsibilities in support of students, families, and staff.

The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the school community, ensuring the efficient operation of the school office and supporting the continuity of services throughout the year.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support for Enfield Eagle Academy during both the regular school year and the Extended School Year (ESY) program.
• Support the daily operations of the school by maintaining student records, attendance records, confidential files, and other documentation in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Coordinate communications with students, families, staff, transportation providers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with student enrollment, scheduling, purchasing, data entry, correspondence, recordkeeping, compliance documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate program records and ensure the efficient operation and organization of the school office.
• Support administrators and staff in meeting the educational, behavioral, and operational needs of the program.
• Provide continuity of administrative services between the regular school year and the ESY program, including support for enrollment, attendance, transportation coordination, family communication, and program operations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to the unique needs of a specialized educational program serving students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Assist with student meal distribution and related food service responsibilities as needed.
• Obtain and maintain ServSafe certification as required for food distribution responsibilities; District-provided training and certification will be available.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or designee in support of students, staff, and program operations.

Work Schedule

This position provides year-round continuity of administrative support and consists of:

• 187 regular school-year workdays
• 5 workdays immediately preceding the start of the regular school year
• 5 workdays immediately following the conclusion of the regular school year
• Extended School Year (ESY) workdays during July (4 hours per day)
• Traditionally, 16 days, 4 hours per day. Subject to change dependent upon program needs and funding.
• 11 paid holidays

Salary/Benefits

• Salary range: $37,500 - 42,500 (based upon qualifications and experience).
• Twelve (12) sick days annually, with unused sick leave accumulated and carried over in accordance with District policy.
• Five (5) personal days annually.
• Health insurance and other Board-approved benefits available to full-time non-union employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous secretarial, administrative assistant, or school office experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification through District-provided training.

Position Characteristics

The Secretary position encompasses responsibilities supporting both the regular school-year program and the Extended School Year (ESY) program. This full-time, non-union position is essential to ensuring consistent operational, clerical, and programmatic support throughout the annual cycle of services provided by Enfield Eagle Academy. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, student-centered, and committed to supporting a unique educational program designed to meet the diverse needs of students.