School Counseling Secretary School Year

Join our team at Pelham High School

Home to more than 1,600 students, the Pelham School District is composed of Pelham Elementary School serving preschool through grade 5, Pelham Memorial School serving students in grades 6 through 8, and Pelham High School serving students in grades 9 through 12.  In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. Our students, teams, and schools are all #pelhamproud! Supported by administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help us reach our goals: to help all students know they belong, improve students’ academic performance, and make Pelham one of the best places to work through an excellent workplace culture. 

About the Position:

Supports a friendly, welcoming, and professional environment for students, staff, families, and the community, and assists with the day-to-day operations of the Counseling Office. Responsibilities include answering and directing phone calls; maintaining the school’s Google calendar, website, and school sign; performing general clerical duties; overseeing student community service requirements by maintaining records and sharing opportunities; coordinating college representative visits; and assisting with student awards and scholarships. The position requires strict confidentiality and includes other reasonable duties as assigned by the Assistant Principals, Principal, or Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications: 

High school diploma is required.  Associate degree or beyond preferred.  Successful candidate will have excellent people skills; be familiar with general office procedures; have a strong working knowledge of Google, MS Office - including Excel; and the ability to work with students and staff in a busy school setting office environment.  Experience with PowerSchool is preferred. 

What We Offer: 

This is an hourly, non-exempt position:  190-day school year (student school days plus 7 days before student start date in August and 3 days following student end date in June), 7.5 hours/day; hourly pay rate based on qualifications and experience; competitive benefits offering.

Selection Process: 

Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an in-person interview with the school team and the administration.