Administrative Assistant, School Counseling, Category III, 12 months

Position Type:
Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
Paramus High School

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/10/2026
Position:

Administrative Assistant, School Counseling, Category III, 12 months
Paramus High School

Effective Date(s):

July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

Employment Terms:

Full-time
12-month position, tenure track
Eligible for health insurance benefits
Position associated with the terms and conditions of the Negotiated Agreement between the Paramus Association of Administrative Assistants (PAAA) and the Board of Education.

Job Goal(s):

To contribute to the efficient operation of a school counseling office to allow it to efficiently and effectively meet its programmatic goals and service the student population.

Qualifications:

1. Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a working knowledge of Google Apps, Docs, and Calendar.
2. Background in school-based software such as Genesis and Frontline 504, Total Registration, and Scoir preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to intuitively utilize a variety of software applications preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and maintaining records and reports.
5. Highly effective level of communication skills, verbal and written, including telephone and email presence.
6. High school diploma required; college degree or secretarial training program completion preferred.
7. Previous experience in a school setting and/or an executive office, and/or demonstrated competence for assigned responsibility and the ability to multi-task.
8. Personal qualities that uniquely qualify the individual for relating to students, staff, and public.
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary:

Starting salary of $49,065

Placement on the Paramus Association of Administrative Assistants (PAAA) Salary Guide for 2026-2027, Secretary Category III Salary Guide, in accordance with experience and related qualifications.

Application:

Qualified applicants interested in this position are invited to apply online via Applitrack at: https://www.applitrack.com/paramus/onlineapp/default.aspx

Requirements:

1. New Jersey resident or willingness to relocate
2. Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background check are required of all applicants offered employment.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the
provisions of the Agreement between the Board of Education and the
Paramus Association of Administrative Assistant.

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