Job Description
Special Assistant to the Superintendent
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year
Salary:
Competitive
About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.
SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate staff who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!
General Statement:
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent is a personal aide, a professional who allows the Superintendent to expand and improve the scope of his/her services to the Stamford School District.
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent is a position of confidence, requiring a strong and positive working relationship with the Superintendent and extreme discretion in handling confidential information and materials.
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent manages the office of the Superintendent, including correspondence, phone traffic, and scheduling, but also has the opportunity to:
- Drive special projects
- Assist in parent-related and community matters
- Interact with senior staff, members of the elected Board of Education, and persons outside the District staff
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent will be expected to show dedication, confidence, and creativity in all aspects of work.
See job description attached at the top of the posting for:
- Major Responsibilities
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Qualifications
Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.
Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.
Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
- A current resume.
- Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
- Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
- External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
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Job Description
Special Assistant to the Superintendent
General Statement:
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent is a personal aide, a professional who allows the
Superintendent to expand and improve the scope of his/her services to the Stamford School District.
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent is a position of confidence, requiring a strong and positive
working relationship with the Superintendent and extreme discretion in handling confidential information
and materials.
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent manages the office of the Superintendent, including
correspondence, phone traffic, and scheduling, but also has the opportunity to:
• Drive special projects
• Assist in parent-related and community matters
• Interact with senior staff, members of the elected Board of Education, and persons outside the
District staff
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent will be expected to show dedication, confidence, and
creativity in all aspects of work.
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent serves at the pleasure of the Superintendent of Schools.
Major Responsibilities:
1) Cultivating an office environment in which all stakeholders feel connected, known, and valued
(10%)
i) Cultivating trust among all stakeholders by demonstrating integrity in all matters and the ability
to maintain confidences.
ii) Coordinating informal gatherings to build connections among Central Office staff.
2) Managing the Superintendent’s workflow and priorities by managing his/her schedule and
anticipating steps ahead (50%)
i) Preparing for and following up on internal and external meetings including distributing agendas
and minutes and coordinating logistics. When needed, participating directly in external meetings
and following up with the relevant parties.
ii) Providing members of the Executive Leadership Team leverage in moving projects forward by
assisting with information gathering, communicating with different parties, developing and
monitoring plans, keeping track of responsibilities, and so on.
iii) Prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously and following through on issues in a
timely manner.
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iv) Identifying and calendaring school and community-based activities that the Superintendent
should attend.
v) Identifying and effecting processes to improve the efficiency and efficacy of the office, leadership
team and system.
3) Overseeing day-to-day operations and staff services that may include but may not be limited to
bookkeeping, vendor payments and relations, office environment, travel and event logistics
(25%)
4) Managing other duties and special projects assigned by the Superintendent (15%)
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Ability to concurrently manage a wide range of tasks.
• Dedication to timely completion of assigned tasks but also the overall successful functioning of the
Superintendent’s Office.
• Skill and patience in dealing with all who come in contact with the Superintendent’s office.
• Ownership of responsibilities including those undertaken on his/her own initiative.
• Adaptability and willingness to fully participate in unexpected challenges as they arise.
• Belief in the success of Stamford’s teachers, students, and administrators.
• Professionalism, discretion, and reliability.
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e.
Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e.
PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and
Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information
Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3-5 years professional experience in a range of areas and responsibilities.
• Experience in an urban school district or nonprofit preferred.
• IT skills and competency in Spanish preferred.
Work Year:
12 months
Salary and Benefits:
1) 12-month, full-time at-will position with competitive salary
2) Medical and dental insurance
3) Paid vacation (20), bereavement (5), and personal business (3)
4) Defined-contribution retirement
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5) Exposure to, and possibility of advancement into, more senior administrative duties.
Board Approved 05/01/2018
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Employee Signature Date
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