Paterson Public Schools is hiring: School Secretary in Paterson

Position Type:
SECRETARIAL / CLERICAL/School Secretary

Date Posted:
9/4/2025

Location:
Joseph A. Taub School

Date Available:
01/01/2026

Effective Date(s): January 2026

Staff Needed: One (1) School Secretary

Qualifications:

• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have a minimum of two years of successful experience in a related secretarial or office position or be a graduate of a recognized program of secretarial studies
• Demonstrate excellent secretarial skills, including at least 50 words per minute at the keyboard with a minimum of errors, general bookkeeping skills, organizational and filing skills, and the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or equivalent computer program
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Demonstrate appropriate phone etiquette, with proper voice inflection
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community, including difficult and emotional situations

Salary: $35,230.00 - $55,230.00 (subject for negotiation)
Initiator: Dr. Jorge Ventura, Principal

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted on the Paterson Public Schools website