EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

2025-2026 School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of this position involves performing various tasks to provide essential needs and efficiencies for students and staff to have successful instructional programs. The goal is to create a secure learning environment that meets the high standards set by Framingham Public Schools. These standards include providing equal opportunities for all students to receive high-quality education, achieving academic excellence, and narrowing the achievement gap within different student subgroups.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Prior successful experience working in a school office setting preferred. Previous experience and knowledge around Special Education laws and regulations preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee has the ability to accurately enter and retrieve computerized data; to work well with others from diverse backgrounds; to focus on solving conflicts; to maintain confidentiality; to engage in positive communication with others; to contribute to building a positive team spirit; to multi-task and successfully work with staff, students, and public; to communicate luently verbally and in writing in English; to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations with students and other school staff; to verbally respond to common inquiries from students and/or staff; to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
procedure manuals and governmental regulations; to compile information into routine reports; to draft correspondence; to engage in basic mathematical skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.