Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Compensation:
$44.70 - $53.64 per hour based on education and experience

About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate staff who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

General Statement:
The Executive Assistant to the Superintendent provides high-level administrative support to the Superintendent of Schools. This is a non-instructional support position focused on professional office management and executive-level administrative assistance.

The Executive Assistant to the Superintendent is a position of confidence, requiring a strong and positive working relationship with the Superintendent and extreme discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. Exceptional administrative skills and a high degree of professional integrity are essential.

The Executive Assistant to the Superintendent provides comprehensive administrative management for the Office of the Superintendent, overseeing correspondence, complex scheduling, administrative operations, and managing the Superintendent's workflow, with the opportunity to:

• Drive special projects
• Assist in parent-related and community matters
• Interact with senior staff, members of the elected Board of Education, and persons outside the District staff, including City of Stamford leadership

The Executive Assistant to the Superintendent is expected to demonstrate professional excellence, creative problem-solving, and superior organizational leadership in all administrative and office operations.

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• Three (3) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
• • External candidates must submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.