Office Assistant - McDonough Middle School N163-2627
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant
POSTING NUMBER: N163-2627
POSTING DATE:
October 8 2026
CLOSING DATE:
October 22, 2026
POSITION:
Office Assistant
LOCATIONS:
McDonough Middle School
REPORTS TO:
Principal
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Perform clerical responsibilities of a confidential and responsible nature requiring knowledge of systems and procedures in a school environment.
TYPICAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform general receptionist duties.
- Perform general bookkeeping duties.
- Answer telephones and screen incoming calls.
- Attend computer and job skills training as requested during work hours.
- Photocopy/collate materials.
- Maintain attendance sheets.
- Type correspondence, memos and other communications.
- Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices where necessary.
- Proficient in the use of modern office procedures, practices and equipment, including Microsoft Windows’97, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook or whatever is applicable to the specific school.
- Ability to work and make decisions in accordance with rules, regulations and departmental policy and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff.
- Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in dealing with the public, students, and staff.
- Knowledge of and ability to use Standard English grammar with correct spelling, punctuation and letter form.
- Ability to make basic arithmetical computations and speed and accuracy.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED supplemented by business courses.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and work within difficult time constraints.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Candidate must successfully complete testing requirements. Please contact Human Resources to schedule an appointment at .
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Non-certified.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary in accordance with Hartford Federation of School Secretaries, Salary Grid (095-11), $38,654-$53,973. Eleven-month work year.
UNION AFFILIATION:
The Hartford Federation of School Secretaries (HFSS)
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