School Secretary Jobs in Massachusetts

A School Secretary is an administrative professional who plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of a school. They provide clerical and administrative support to the school's administration, teachers, students, and parents. Key tasks may include managing student records, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, processing documents, and handling correspondence. They also ensure that school policies are adhered to and provide information to parents and other stakeholders about school operations and procedures. School Secretaries may also be tasked with monitoring the school's budget, purchasing supplies, and coordinating school events.

Important skills for a School Secretary include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, proficiency in office software, and an understanding of school systems and procedures. They should also have a strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information. In terms of qualifications, candidates typically need to have a high school diploma or equivalent, although some positions may require further education or certification in administrative support or a related field. Prior to becoming a School Secretary, a person might have roles such as Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, or Office Clerk to gain necessary administrative experience.

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School Administrative Assistant - Nixon

  • Sudbury, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sudbury, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Title: School Administrative Assistant - Nixon Elementary SchoolReports to: PrincipalPosition Summary:The School Administrative Assistant performs administrative assistant and clerical duties to...

Lower School Secretary

  • Methuen, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Methuen, MA
  • 3 days ago

Lower School Secretary JobID: 597 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary Date Posted: 6/27/2025 Location: Tenney Grammar School Date Available: 08/16/2025 Closing Date: 07/14/2025   Additional...

Administrative Assistant of School Programs - Natick

  • Natick, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Natick, MA
  • 3 days ago

(have POs approved, order materials, disseminate when delivered).Draft letters and memos to various constituent groups.Disseminate information to parents/districts as requested by the Director of Student...

School Secretary - Avery Elementary

  • Dedham, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Dedham, MA
  • 5 days ago

POSITION DESCRIPTION If you are a super organized, highly motivated multi-tasker who enjoys working with children, you may be the perfect person to be the next school secretary at Avery Elementary School...

Administrative Assistant - Middle School

  • Gloucester, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Gloucester, MA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description:O'Maley Middle School is seeking a creative multi-tasker with strong communication skills, both oral and written, to perform administrative tasks for the school and principal....

This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a school secretary on leave....

High School: Office Coordinator - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

  • Lynn, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Lynn, MA
  • 12 days ago

Support the Director of School Operations, School Operations Manager and School Leader with any additional student reporting or paperwork....

Special Education Administrative Assistant

  • Lexington, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 14 days ago

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Administrative Assistant FLSA: Non Exempt REPORTS TO AND EVALUATED BY: Director of Special Education TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrative Staff - 10 months - Class...

Guild - Principal Clerk School Secretary Grade 23 (SY25-26)

  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago

Guild - Principal Clerk School Secretary Grade 23 (SY25-26) Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $27.16 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Word processing...

At that time, the covering School Secretary will be terminated from the position. School Secretary Reports to: Principal /Headmaster School Hours 9:30 a.m. - 4:10 p.m....

Guild - Senior Clerk School Secretary 19 (SY24-25)

  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 17 days ago

Job Details Job ID: 5237141 Job Description SENIOR CLERK SCHOOL SECRETARY 19 General Statement of duties and responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Principal Clerk School Secretary and using...

Administrative Assistant-School Year- One Year Only 2025/2026 SY

  • Belchertown, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Belchertown, MA
  • 18 days ago

School Year Administrative Assistant at Chestnut Hill Community School for the 2025/2026 School Year Only. This is a 20 hour per week position.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Office of the Dean Category Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional Job Location BOSTON, MA, United States Tracking Code ...10 Posted...

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Office of the Dean Job Description ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, School of Dental Medicine, Office of the Dean Category Boston University Medical...

Ten (10) Month School Office Manager (Bilingual Portuguese Preferred)

  • Framingham, MA
  • 20 days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 20 days ago

TITLE: Ten (10) Month School Office Manager 2025-2026 School Year POSITION SUMMARY: To perform a variety of clerical, secretarial, and other administrative functions required for the operation of school...

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Salary for School Secretary Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

School Secretarys in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.0%
Master's Degree
26.0%
High School or GED
15.3%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Secretarys in Massachusetts
1-2 years
44.2%
Less than 1 year
30.3%
None
13.6%
2-4 years
10.1%
4-6 years
1.9%



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